• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX10 advantages over Nikon S4100

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Nikon S4100 advantages over Sony DSC-TX10

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Read our Sony DSC-TX10 Express Review

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

Compare Sony DSC-TX10 vs Sony DSC-T99

Nikon S4100
Sony DSC-T99
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S4100 vs Sony DSC-T99

Compared to Pentax RS1000

Sony DSC-TX10
Pentax RS1000
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-TX10 vs Pentax RS1000

Nikon S4100
Pentax RS1000
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S4100 vs Pentax RS1000

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

Compare Sony DSC-TX10 vs Sony DSC-TX100V

Nikon S4100
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S4100 vs Sony DSC-TX100V

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

Compare Sony DSC-TX10 vs Sony DSC-T110

Nikon S4100
Sony DSC-T110
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S4100 vs Sony DSC-T110

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Sony DSC-TX10
Pentax RS1500
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-TX10 vs Pentax RS1500

Nikon S4100
Pentax RS1500
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S4100 vs Pentax RS1500

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