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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(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)
  • 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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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX50

 TX100V WX50 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX100V

 WX50 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX50

 TX100V WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
30
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
34
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 Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony WX50
60
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)
63
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 Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony WX50
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
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 Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX100V
Travel photography with Sony WX50
65
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)
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
43
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
38
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 Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX100V
Vlogging with Sony WX50
32
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)
35
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
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony 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