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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony TX10 versus Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was unveiled 5 months before the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TX10 grades versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX70

 TX10 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TX10

 WX70 TX10 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX70

 TX10 WX70 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TX10 and the WX70.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and WX70.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony WX70
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
71
environment proofing
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (114g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage type 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
Retail pricing $309 $242