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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony TX5 and Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close but the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The TX5 was released 4 months before the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TX5 scores versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony WX5

 TX5 WX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony TX5

 WX5 TX5 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony WX5

 TX5 WX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX5 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TX5 vs the WX5.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and WX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX5
Street photography with Sony WX5
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (148g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
62
environment proofing
supports touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-18 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $239 $250