Sony TX5 vs Sony WX220

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony TX5 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX5 matches up versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TX5 vs the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX220 will render greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.