Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX1 grades vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TX1 compared to the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and WX150.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX150 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.