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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was announced very close to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX10 matches up against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX30

 TX10 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony TX10

 WX30 TX10 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX30

 TX10 WX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TX10 against the WX30.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX10
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX10
Sports photography with Sony WX30
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX10
Travel photography with Sony WX30
71
environment proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology XtraFine LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $309 $259