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Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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 TX7 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony TX7 versus Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was revealed 12 months prior to the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TX7 matches up versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony WX10

 TX7 WX10 
Display dimensions3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX7

 WX10 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony WX10

 TX7 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX7 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX7 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX7 versus the WX10.

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX7 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX7
Sports photography with Sony WX10
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (149g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony TX7 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $200