Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.