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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony TX5 and Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX70 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The TX5 was released 23 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TX5 matches up versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony WX70

 TX5 WX70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TX5

 WX70 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony WX70

 TX5 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX5 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX5 against the WX70.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and WX70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TX5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (148 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
62
environment sealing
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX5
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others (148 grams)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-18 2012-01-30
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 surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
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 All around 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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $239 $242