Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was released 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TX1 matches up against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and WX50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX50 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.