Sony TX5 vs Sony W530

Below, we are analyzing the Sony TX5 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W530 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX5 was announced 10 months before the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TX5 matches up vs the W530 when it comes 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-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX5 has exterior 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TX5 versus the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and W530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W530 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.