Sony TX5 vs Sony WX150

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony TX5 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The TX5 was announced 24 months prior to the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TX5 grades vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX5 provides external 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) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX5 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TX5 and the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and WX150.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX150 will provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.