Sony TX20 vs Sony WX5

Let's look closer at the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was unveiled 20 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX20 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX20 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TX20 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and WX5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TX20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.