Sony TX10 vs Sony WX80

Let's look more closely at the Sony TX10 versus Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was released 17 months earlier than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the TX10 matches up against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX10 versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TX10 versus the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and WX80.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older TX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.