Sony TX5 vs Sony W220

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony TX5 versus Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TX5 (1/2.4") and W220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The TX5 was released 14 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TX5 matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 has external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX5 versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TX5 versus the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and W220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W220 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TX5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.