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Sony TX10 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony TX10 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was launched 3 years before the W830 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TX10 matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W830

 TX10 W830 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX10

 W830 TX10 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W830

 TX10 W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX10 and Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX10 vs the W830.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and W830.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $309 $128