Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony TX10 and Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX10 was manufactured 14 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX10 matches up against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX5
TX10 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony TX10
WX5 | TX10 |
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Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX5
TX10 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX10 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX10 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TX10 versus the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and WX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TX10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $309 | $250 |