Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 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)
- 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
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX100V was revealed 12 months before the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
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.
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX50
TX100V | WX50 | |||
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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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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |