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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX50

 TX10 WX50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX10

 WX50 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX50

 TX10 WX50 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
46
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX10
Vlogging with Sony WX50
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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