Sony TX1 vs Sony W530

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony TX1 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W530 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was brought out 17 months prior to the W530 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX1 scores vs the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX1 and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX1 compared to the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W530 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.