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Sony TX100V vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony TX100V and Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX100V was announced 12 months earlier than the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TX100V matches up vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W610

 TX100V W610 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony TX100V

 W610 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W610

 TX100V W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V has outside measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX100V and the W610.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and W610.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX100V to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TX100V will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony W610
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147g)
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
65
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
Landscape photography with Sony W610
43
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX100V
Vlogging with Sony W610
32
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (147g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" 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 - 250 pictures
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $200