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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was introduced at a similar time to the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TX100V grades versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX10

 TX100V WX10 
Display dimensions3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX100V

 WX10 TX100V 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX10

 TX100V WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX100V has got outer dimensions 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TX100V versus the WX10.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and WX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony WX10
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony WX10
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX100V
Vlogging with Sony WX10
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (147g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.8"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $200