Sony TX1 vs Sony WX500

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.