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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX50

 TX1 WX50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX1

 WX50 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX50

 TX1 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX1
Street photography with Sony WX50
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
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 area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $250