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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony TX10 and Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was brought out 6 months before the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX10 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX150

 TX10 WX150 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TX10

 WX150 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX150

 TX10 WX150 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX10 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX10 and the WX150.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and WX150.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony WX150
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX10
Travel photography with Sony WX150
71
environment sealing
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
46
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $309 $300