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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(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
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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX10

 TX1 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX1

 TX10 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX10

 TX1 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX1
Travel photography with Sony TX10
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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