Sony TX1 vs Sony WX80

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony TX1 and Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was launched 4 years prior to the WX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX1 matches up against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX1 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TX1 and the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and WX80.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX80 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.