Sony TX5 vs Sony W510

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony TX5 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close but the TX5 (1/2.4") and W510 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX5 was brought out 10 months before the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TX5 matches up against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX5 offers outer measurements 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX5 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX5 compared to the W510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and W510.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W510 will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.