Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony TX10 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX10 was brought out 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX10 grades against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX1
TX10 | WX1 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony TX10
WX1 | TX10 |
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Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX1
TX10 | WX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX10 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX10 and Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TX10 compared to the WX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and WX1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX10 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX10 will produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TX10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $309 | $149 |