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Sony TX10 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony TX10 and Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was released 4 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX10 matches up vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W650

 TX10 W650 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony TX10

 W650 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W650

 TX10 W650 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony TX10 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TX10 against the W650.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W650.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony W650
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
71
environment sealing
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
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 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 images
Style of battery - 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 feature
Type of storage 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 One One
Launch cost $309 $140