• 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX1 advantages over Nikon S810c

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.62 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 216g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon S810c advantages over Sony DSC-TX1

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    11 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1250 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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 Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T77

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony DSC-T77
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony DSC-TX1 vs Sony DSC-T77

Nikon S810c
Sony DSC-T77
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony DSC-T77

Compared to Sony DSC-TX7

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-TX1 vs Sony DSC-TX7

Nikon S810c
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony DSC-TX7

Compared to Sony DSC-TX5

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Sony DSC-TX1 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Nikon S810c
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony DSC-TX5

Compared to Sony HX10V

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony HX10V
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX1 vs Sony HX10V

Nikon S810c
Sony HX10V
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Nikon S800c

Sony DSC-TX1
Nikon S800c
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSC-TX1 vs Nikon S800c

Nikon S810c
Nikon S800c
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S810c vs Nikon S800c

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