Sony TX5 vs Sony WX10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.