Sony TX100V vs Sony WX1
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX100V vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TX100V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX100V was introduced 18 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX100V grades versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX1
| TX100V | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony TX100V
| WX1 | TX100V |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX1
| TX100V | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TX100V versus the WX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and WX1.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX100V using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TX100V provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-BN1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $380 | $149 |