Sony TX7 vs Sony WX5

Here, we are analyzing the Sony TX7 versus Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TX7 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close but the TX7 (1/2.4") and WX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The TX7 was brought out 6 months before the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX7 scores versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 has external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Sony TX7 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TX7 against the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX7 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX7 and WX5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.