Sony TX100V vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was launched 3 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX100V grades versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX100V provides external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX100V vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TX100V will be behind in sensor technology.