Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX200V was manufactured 20 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TX200V grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX5
TX200V | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony TX200V
WX5 | TX200V |
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Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX5
TX200V | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TX200V versus the WX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and WX5.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TX200V will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-30 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $250 |