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Sony TX10 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 125 - 3200
    • 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • 133g. 96 x 56 x 18 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
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    Sony TX10 Overview

    Launched in August 2011, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body and 4.0x zoom 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 lens.

    Sony TX10 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    Sony TX10 is a member of Sony's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Sony Ultracompact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Sony WX220
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    February 2014 18.0MP - 1/2.3' 10.0 fps 92 x 52 x 22mm 121g
    Sony W830
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    January 2014 20.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 93 x 52 x 23mm 122g
    Sony W810
    Compare
    January 2014 20.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 97 x 56 x 21mm 111g
    Sony TX30
    Compare
    July 2013 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 96 x 59 x 15 mmmm 141g
    Sony TX66
    Compare
    February 2012 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 93 x 54 x 13mm 109g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Sony WX220 vs W830 vs W810 vs TX30 vs TX66


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    Sony TX10 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony TX10 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof
    Shock Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    133g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
    25mm Wide Angle Lens
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only 9 Focus Points
    1/1600s Low Max Shutter Speed
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50
    Slow Lens at Tele: f4.60

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    Sony TX10 Physical Specs
    Sony TX10 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Sony TX10 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 18mm, it is also quite small, 10mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Sony TX10 with the dimensions:

    Sony TX10 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony TX10 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony TX10, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony TX10 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Sony TX10 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony TX10 with its main competitors:

    Sony TX10 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs TX10 Thickness vs TX10
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX30
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    141g 8g heavier 15mm 3mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX20
    Compare
    133g equal weight 18mm equal thickness
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony T90
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    148g 15g heavier 15mm 3mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX5
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    148g 15g heavier 18mm equal thickness
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX1
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    142g 9g heavier 17mm 1mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Fujifilm XQ1
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    206g 73g heavier 33mm 15mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX55
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    109g 24g lighter 13mm 5mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX66
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    109g 24g lighter 13mm 5mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Sony TX10 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

    Sony TX10 Lens

    Sony TX10 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 4× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 25mm, and 100mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    TX10
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    TX10
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.50 at 25mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f4.60.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    TX10
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    TX10
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    TX10 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Sony TX10 Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony TX10 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. TX10 has a native ISO range of 125 - 3200 but unfortunately, Sony TX10 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Canon PowerShot S120 or Nikon Coolpix P7100 in the same price range.

    Sony TX10 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony TX10 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony TX10's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony TX10 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Sony TX10 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Sony TX10 LCD

    Sony TX10 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Sony TX10 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    TX10 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Sony TX10 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect TX10 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Sony TX10 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX30
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX20
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    1920 x 1080 250shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony T90
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX5
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX1
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Fujifilm XQ1
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    1920 x 1080 240shots Yes No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX55
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    1920 x 1080 250shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Camera Sony TX66
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    1920 x 1080 250shots No No No

    Sony TX10 Video Features

    With Sony TX10, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in MPEG-4, AVCHD and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Sony TX10 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 has a built-in Stereo microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Sony TX10 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Nikon Coolpix P7700 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Sony TX10 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Sony TX10 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1600 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately TX10 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Sony TX10 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.



    What type of Photography is Sony TX10 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony TX10 in 5 different photography areas.

    Sony TX10 for Portrait Photography

    Sony TX10 has a score of 16 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTX10.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX10 for Portrait Photography

    Sony TX10 for Street Photography

    Sony TX10 has a score of 47 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX10 for Street Photography

    Sony TX10 for Sports Photography

    Sony TX10 has a score of 20 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTX10.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Image Stabilization
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
    9 Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    100 mm Tele Lens
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX10 for Sports Photography

    Sony TX10 for Daily Photography

    Sony TX10 has a score of 63 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    133g
    Body Thickness 18mm
    Environmental Sealings
    4.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX10 for Daily Photography

    Sony TX10 for Landscape Photography

    Sony TX10 has a score of 22 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTX10.
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX10 for Landscape Photography
    Sony TX10 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony TX10 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony TX10 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Sony TX10

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony TX10 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Sony TX30
    Sony TX30
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    Sony TX20
    Sony TX20
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    Sony T90
    Sony T90
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    Sony TX5
    Sony TX5
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    Sony TX1
    Sony TX1
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    Fujifilm XQ1
    Fujifilm XQ1
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    Sony TX55
    Sony TX55
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    Sony TX66
    Sony TX66
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    Sony TX10 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Sony TX10 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Sony TX10's price range.

    Sony TX10 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Sony TX10 has an Overall Score of 43/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 is ranked #158 out of 632 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #712 out of 1276 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #712 out of 1276 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #158 out of 632 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #8 out of 152 in Top Ranking Ultracompact Cameras
    #236 out of 741 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #122 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(133g)
    #384 out of 920 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

    Sony TX10
    Sony TX10
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony TX10
    Does the Sony TX10 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Sony TX10 have RAW support?
    Does the Sony TX10 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony TX10 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony TX10?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony TX10?
    is the Sony TX10 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony TX10 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Sony TX10 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony TX10?
    What is the Weight of Sony TX10?
    What are the Dimensions of Sony TX10?
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
    Announced 2011-08-16
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 25-100 mm (4×)
    Max Aperture F3.5-4.6
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology XtraFine LCD
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 2s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1600s
    Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.70 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 125
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 133g
    Physical Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm
    Battery Model NP-BN1
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
    Storage Slots 1
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