Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony TX10 and Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was brought out 6 months before the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX10 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX10 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony TX10 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX10 and the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and WX150.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.