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Sony TX200V vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony TX200V vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was introduced 13 months later than the W510 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TX200V matches up against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W510

 TX200V W510 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX200V

 W510 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W510

 TX200V W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX200V compared to the W510.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and W510.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TX200V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W510
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-30 2011-01-06
Body design 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 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $99