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Sony TX10 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Sony TX10 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was manufactured 8 months later than the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TX10 scores versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W530

 TX10 W530 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX10

 W530 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W530

 TX10 W530 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX10 features external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TX10 against the W530.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W530.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TX10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX10
Landscape photography with Sony W530
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $309 $269