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Sony TX10 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony TX10 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was unveiled 3 years before the W810 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TX10 matches up versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W810

 TX10 W810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony TX10

 W810 TX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W810

 TX10 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 has got external 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TX10 compared to the W810.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and W810.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TX10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W810 Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $309 $100