Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was introduced 20 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TX66 grades against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 features outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TX66 versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and WX5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and WX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX66 should have an advantage in sensor technology.