Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony TX10 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TX10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX10 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TX10 scores against the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX10 and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TX10 vs the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and ZV-1.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.