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Sony TX1 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony TX1 and Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was revealed 4 years before the W710 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TX1 matches up against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W710

 TX1 W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony TX1

 W710 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W710

 TX1 W710 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX1 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TX1 compared to the W710.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W710.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Pricing at launch $350 $90