Sony TX1 vs Sony WX5

Here, we are matching up the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX1 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close but the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX1 was revealed 11 months before the WX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX1 scores versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 enjoys 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 WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TX1 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX5 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.