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Sony TX1 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony TX1 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TX1 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TX1 (1/2.4") and W510 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was announced 17 months prior to the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX1 scores vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W510

 TX1 W510 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX1

 W510 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W510

 TX1 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TX1 and the W510.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W510 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX1
Street photography with Sony W510
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $99