Sony TX5 vs Sony WX70

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

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

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.