Sony HX10V vs Sony TX10

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony HX10V and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was announced 7 months after the TX10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX10V grades vs the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V features external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX10V and Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX10V compared to the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and TX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger HX10V provides an advantage in sensor technology.