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Sony TX10 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony TX10 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was revealed about the same time to the W550 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX10 scores versus the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W550

 TX10 W550 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony TX10

 W550 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W550

 TX10 W550 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX10 has 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) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX10 versus the W550.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W550.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX10
Portrait photography with Sony W550
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony W550
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX10
Sports photography with Sony W550
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography features
Sony W550 Travel photography features
71
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX10
Landscape photography with Sony W550
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage media 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 1 -
Pricing at release $309 $119