Sony TX7 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony TX7 versus Sony WX50, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX7 was introduced 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX7 grades versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX7 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TX7 versus the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX7 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and WX50.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX50 will render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TX7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.