Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Sony TX10 and Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX10 was released 18 months prior to the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TX10 matches up versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX300
TX10 | WX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX10
WX300 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX300
TX10 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX10 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX10 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TX10 compared to the WX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and WX300.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older TX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 gr (0.29 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $309 | $330 |