Sony TX5 vs Sony W610

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony TX5 versus Sony W610, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX5 was announced 23 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TX5 grades vs the W610 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 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX5 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX5 against the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and W610.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W610 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.