Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX50
TX1 | WX50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX1
WX50 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX50
TX1 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |