Clicky

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX400V versus Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The HX400V was manufactured 2 years after the TX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX400V matches up vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony TX10

 HX400V TX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony HX400V

 TX10 HX400V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony TX10

 HX400V TX10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX400V versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX400V versus the TX10.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and TX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and TX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX400V is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX400V
Street photography with Sony TX10
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX400V
Vlogging with Sony TX10
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.70 m
Flash modes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $448 $309