Sony TX200V vs Sony W610

Lets look closer at the Sony TX200V versus Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was manufactured at a similar time to the W610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX200V grades versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX200V has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX200V versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX200V against the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and W610.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.