Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony TX1 and Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX1 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TX1 matches up versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX500
TX1 | WX500 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony TX1
WX500 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | August 2009 | More recent by 69 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX500
TX1 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX1 has got external measurements 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX1 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TX1 vs the WX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and WX500.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX500 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $348 |