Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
(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
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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On this page, we are reviewing the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TX100V grades vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX50
| TX100V | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX100V
| WX50 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX50
| TX100V | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V offers external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TX100V compared to the WX50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX100V and WX50.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older TX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony WX50
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony WX50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Sony TX100V
Travel photography with Sony WX50
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Sony TX100V
Vlogging with Sony WX50
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
Photography Glossary
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $380 | $250 |