Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TX10 was introduced 19 months after the TX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX10 grades against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TX10 against the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and TX5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TX10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.