Sony TX5 vs Sony WX300

Here, we are looking at the Sony TX5 versus Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TX5 matches up versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX5 versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TX5 and the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and WX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TX5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.