Sony TX5 vs Sony W620

Following is a extensive overview of the Sony TX5 versus Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W620 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was launched 23 months earlier than the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX5 matches up versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX5 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TX5 against the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX5 and W620.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W620 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.