Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
(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
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony TX1 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TX1 was released 24 months prior to the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TX1 grades against the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX10
TX1 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX1
TX10 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX10
TX1 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 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).
Check out the Sony TX1 and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TX1 versus the TX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and TX10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX10 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $350 | $309 |