Sony TX5 vs Sony W380

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony TX5 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX5 was manufactured 2 months after the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TX5 scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX5 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX5 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX5 versus the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and W380.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W380 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.