Sony TX10 vs Sony W610

Here is a extensive review of the Sony TX10 versus Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was manufactured 4 months before the W610 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TX10 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX10 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TX10 compared to the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and W610.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX10 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.