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Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony ZV-1

 TX10 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX10

 ZV-1 TX10 
IntroducedMay 2020August 2011More recent by 106 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony ZV-1

 TX10 ZV-1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX10
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
71
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
86
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sony TX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony ZV-1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2020-05-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $309 $750