Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX10 was launched 5 months prior to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TX10 grades against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX50
TX10 | WX50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX10
WX50 | TX10 |
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Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX50
TX10 | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TX10 and the WX50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and WX50.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $309 | $250 |