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Sony TX100V vs Sony W510

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony TX100V versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was brought out very close to the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TX100V scores versus the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W510

		

		

			
 TX100V W510 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 W510 TX100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W510

		

		

			
 TX100V W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V has outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX100V vs the W510.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and W510.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
30
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony W510
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
65
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good size screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
32
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
32
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
29
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W510 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $99