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Sony TX10 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony TX10 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was released 8 months after the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX10 grades versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W570

 TX10 W570 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TX10

 W570 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W570

 TX10 W570 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX10 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TX10 compared to the W570.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and W570.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TX10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 feature
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $309 $159