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Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was brought out 21 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX50V matches up vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony TX10

 HX50V TX10 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2011Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony HX50V

 TX10 HX50V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony TX10

 HX50V TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX50V features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX50V and the TX10.

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and TX10.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX50V to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger HX50V will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX50V
Street photography with Sony TX10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (272g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
71
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Sony HX50V vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine LCD display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272g (0.60 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $439 $309