Sony TX5 vs Sony W310

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony TX5 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar but the TX5 (1/2.4") and W310 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was launched 2 months after the W310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX5 matches up against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX5 versus the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and W310.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W310 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.