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Sony TX10 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony TX10 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was introduced 8 months later than the W510 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TX10 scores against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W510

 TX10 W510 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX10

 W510 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W510

 TX10 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 features external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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 differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX10 vs the W510.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and W510.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $309 $99