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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(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
  • Released January 2012
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 TX200V vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was launched within a month of the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX200V matches up vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX50

 TX200V WX50 
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX200V

 WX50 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX50

 TX200V WX50 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX200V comes with outer 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TX200V against the WX50.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX200V
Street photography with Sony WX50
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-30 2012-01-30
Body design 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 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $250