Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 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
- Revealed August 2011
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX10
TX10 | WX10 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX10
WX10 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX10
TX10 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |