Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony WX5
TX5 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony TX5
WX5 | TX5 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony WX5
TX5 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |