Sony TX5 vs Sony WX30

Following is a complete overview of the Sony TX5 and Sony WX30, 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 WX30 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The TX5 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX5 matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX5 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TX5 versus the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX5 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.