Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Sony TX5 and Sony WX50, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX5 was revealed 23 months before the WX50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX5 scores vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony WX50
TX5 | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX5
WX50 | TX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony WX50
TX5 | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX5 has got external measurements 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sony TX5 and Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TX5 vs the WX50.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX5 and WX50.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-18 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $239 | $250 |