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Sony TX10 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony TX10 and Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was revealed 4 months prior to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TX10 scores vs the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W620

 TX10 W620 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony TX10

 W620 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W620

 TX10 W620 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 provides 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) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TX10 vs the W620.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and W620.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
71
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 133 grams (0.29 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $309 $102