• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX10 advantages over Sony DSC-HX9V

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    135g vs 244g
    Lighter weight

Sony DSC-HX9V advantages over Sony DSC-TX10

  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.15 vs 0.31 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Fast shutter lag; Full HD video with stereo audio; iSweep Panorama mode; Low-light modes.

  • Inconsistent touchscreen; Touchscreen doesn't work under water; Sluggish interface; Movies are slow to start recording.

  • Excellent optical quality; High resolution; High-resolution Panorama mode; Good video quality; Good grip; Fast autofocus.

  • Sluggish user interface and Full HD video mode; Heavy noise suppression; GPS is sometimes slow to sync.

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T99

Sony DSC-TX10
Sony DSC-T99
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony DSC-T99
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony DSC-TX100V

Sony DSC-TX10
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony DSC-T110

Sony DSC-TX10
Sony DSC-T110
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony DSC-T110
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony HX10V

Sony DSC-TX10
Sony HX10V
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony HX10V
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Sony H90

Sony DSC-TX10
Sony H90
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony H90
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
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