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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The TX1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX1 grades vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX220

 TX1 WX220 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX1

 WX220 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 55 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX220

 TX1 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 against the WX220.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and WX220.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
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touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $198