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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony TX5 versus Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The TX5 was introduced 10 months prior to the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TX5 scores against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony WX10

 TX5 WX10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX5

 WX10 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 10 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony WX10

 TX5 WX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX5 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TX5 versus the WX10.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and WX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX10 will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX5
Street photography with Sony WX10
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (148g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
62
weather proof
has touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $239 $200