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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was brought out 8 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX10 scores vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX10

 TX10 WX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX10

 WX10 TX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX10

 TX10 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX10 offers external 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TX10 against the WX10.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and WX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TX10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $309 $200