Sony TX5 vs Sony WX50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.