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Sony TX1 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony TX1 vs Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was brought out 5 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TX1 scores versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W370

 TX1 W370 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony TX1

 W370 TX1 

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W370

 TX1 W370 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX1 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TX1 compared to the W370.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and W370.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W370 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX1
Sports photography with Sony W370
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
31
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $230