Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10

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    Highlights

    • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony WX80
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    		January
    2013    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony WX70
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    		January
    2012    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony WX50
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    		January
    2012    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.70"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony WX30
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    		July
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2011    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 161 g (0.35 lb / 5.68 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 has a 2.80" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10.

    Sony WX70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX80
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX50
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX30
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Sony RX1R II
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    Full Frame

    42.4 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony DSLR-A380
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Ricoh GR Digital III
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    1/1.7-inch

    24.24 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.10 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 has dimensions of 95 x 54 x 23 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.91"). It weighs 161 g (0.35 lb / 5.68 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    95 mm (3.74")

    54 mm (2.13")

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    54 mm (2.13")

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    23 mm (0.91")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    49

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 161 g (0.35 lb / 5.68 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 161 g (0.35 lb / 5.68 oz)

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 55 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
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    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    54

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 a score of 54 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 161 g (0.35 lb / 5.68 oz)


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