Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1

Below, we are comparing the Sony TX10 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX10 was brought out 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX10 grades against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX10 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TX10 compared to the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX10 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX10 will produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TX10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.