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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony TX10

 HX200V TX10 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 9 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony HX200V

 TX10 HX200V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony TX10

 HX200V TX10 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (583 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
57
good battery (450 per charge)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (583g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (583g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-11 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 583 grams (1.29 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $480 $309