Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10

Below, we are contrasting the Sony HX200V and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was released 9 months later than the TX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX200V matches up against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX200V comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony HX200V and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HX200V against the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and TX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and TX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX200V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.