Sony TX10 vs Sony WX300

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.