Sony TX10 vs Sony W800

Following is a detailed review of the Sony TX10 vs Sony W800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was announced 3 years before the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TX10 matches up against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 features outer dimensions 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Sony TX10 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TX10 versus the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W800.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.