Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Digital Still Camera with Exmor R CMOS Sensor, 3D Sweep Panorama, and Full HD 1080/60i Video (Silver)
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Digital Still Camera with Exmor R CMOS Sensor, 3D Sweep Panorama, and Full HD 1080/60i Video (Silver)
- Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof
- 3.0 Touch screen for easy focus selection and photo viewing
- Full HD 1080/60i with dual record of stills and movies
- 16.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance
- 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama: change the view of the world
Brand : Sony
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
Rating : 3.8
Review Count : 116
Photo Sensor Technology : CMOS
Effective Still Resolution : 16.2 MP
Video Capture Resolution : 1080p
Video Standard : MPEG-4
Model Name : DSCTX10
Model Number : DSCTX10
Best Sellers Rank : #420,058 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #313 in Underwater Photography Cameras #2,862 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Color : Silver
Included Components : HDMI Cable, USB Cable
Age Range (Description) : Adult
Expanded ISO Maximum : 3200
Lens Type : Zoom
Optical Zoom : 4
Compatible Mountings : Zeiss
Screen Size : 3 Inches
Display Type : LCD
Batteries Required? : Yes
Number of Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Are Batteries Included : Yes
Rechargeable Battery Included : No
Battery Cell Composition : Lithium Ion
Battery Weight : 1 Grams
Connectivity Technology : USB, HDMI
Continuous Shooting Speed : 10 fps
Special Feature : Image Stabilization
Skill Level : Professional
Form Factor : Compact
Hardware Interface : USB, HDMI
White balance settings : Flash use
Image Stabilization : Optical
Viewfinder Type : fixed LCD
Assembly Required : No
Item Dimensions LxWxH : 5.6 x 2 x 6.1 inches
Item Weight : 118 Grams
Maximum Aperture : 4.6 f
Zoom Type : Optical Zoom
Focus Type : Auto Focus
Maximum Focal Length : 100 Millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum : 125
Shooting Modes : Underwater
Battery Description : NP-BN1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Wireless Communication Technology : yes
Water Resistance Level : Waterproof
Max Shutter Speed : 2 seconds
Digital Zoom : 16 x
Autofocus Points : 9
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Digital Still Camera with Exmor R CMOS Sensor, 3D Sweep Panorama, and Full HD 1080/60i Video (Silver)
- UPDATED AS OF 5/31/2011: Kept the camera after I thought about returning it and I\'m glad I kept it. Updated rating from 3 stars to 4 starsI\'m an underwater and rugged camera junkie so when I heard about this new camera I had very high expectations. I have owned 2 other Panasonic TS1 waterproof cameras and loved those (other than my last one leaked and destroyed the camera. Thank goodness for Squaretrade)I\'m not a Sony \'fanboy\' and never have been but have had a few good experiences in the past with quality of build and ease of use with their products so I thought i would part ways with Panasonic and try out the TX10. On paper... this camera seemed like it was the PERFECT underwater/outdoor camera. I loved the fact that you could slip it in your pocket and take it anywhere due to its size and it looks right at home even in a fancy restaurant. I spent a week snorkeling, hiking, and adventuring in Kauai so that served as my first chance to do an in depth review for what this camera was made for: the outdoors... and I wasn\'t too impressed with real-world usage. The photos and videos were great for such a small point and shoot but the practicality was lacking on multiple fronts to make this the \"PERFECT\" outdoor camera. However, there are a lot of things I truly appreciate about this little camera. In classic Pro/Con style, here are my overall thoughts and feelings on the Sony TX10.Pros:-Small and compact. Sexy. Take it anywhere. Looks right at home on the beach or in a fancy restaurant.-Touch screen is \"cool\". I would love this screen on non-waterproof casual camera... BUT... its also a con, see below-Cool, useless features like smile detection (takes the picture automatically when you smile) and 3D... haven\'t used 3D. Like I said, Fun, but useless.-Slide cover to protect lens when closed... BUT again, also a con. See below-Screen display resolution is awesome-Takes 1080i videos at 60 frames per second vs 30 frames per second that most point and shoots utilize. This provides \"lifelike\" motion. I love it and it looks great on my 55\" TV-Great wide angle lens 25mm-Picture and Photo quality were great... however video seemed to struggle at times to focus correctly.-I really like the sweep panorama mode. Very cool pictures and they seem well done and rather seamless. You can take \"High Res\" panoramas that are up to 43 Megapixels! (UPDATE: This has become-The waterproofing seemed pretty solid. I never found any drops of water in the housing or fog in the lens.Cons:-Due to the fact that the video is 1080i (interlacing), videos tend to have lines when played back in media players such as VLC on Mac and PC.(UPDATE: It is the Media Player\'s fault - I stuck the SD card in my Panasonic Blu-Ray player that can play AVCHD off of SD Cards and the 1080 60i videos taken by the camera look amazing.)-This was a big one. The startup to photo time is so SLOW (5-7 seconds) and taking a video is 5 seconds on top of that. By time you press record to take movies it takes at least 5-7 seconds to start taking the movie. So annoying. This is incredibly slow compared to the Panasonic TS1s I owned. (UPDATE: Still annoying.)-This is speculation here but The small and sleek form factor seems like if I dropped it it would get scuffed up really bad or might break. Doesn\'t seem rugged at all. (UPDATE: The black model of this camera will show nicks pretty easily... seems like it only has a very thin back coatings on it.)-The screen was easily scratched by keys or other things in pocket (screen protector!)-The touch screen is accurate about 80% of the time. Its finicky and sometimes inaccurate. Some things need to be tapped 2-3 times to register. It cannot be used while underwater if you want to change settings. Huge CON. Tactile buttons are key if you are going to be using a camera underwater or in the snow with gloves on.-The shutter button is way too sensitive for me. if you accidentally even graze it it will take you out of viewing mode... The full shutter release is most camera\'s sensitivity for a half-press to focus.-I don\'t know if it was the unit I had or not but the white background noise in those videos is pretty bad. I tried it in multiple settings, completely dry and it was always there. You can\'t really tell on the playback on the camera itself but once played in any media player, it\'s overwhelming. If i get an exchange unit, I will update this to see whether or not it was a bad mic. (UPDATE: It was a bad mic. I got a new unit and the audio is fine on it)-The slide cover is kind of inconvenient to get down. The front is so smooth and the edges so thin, its sometimes a little clumsy to get it down, also, some dirt got caught between the slide and the front of the camera and it made some fine scratches when opening and closing the camera.)-I\'m worried that sand or dirt are going to get lodged in the hinges of the slide cover and jam it or make it grind. I\'ve heard its usually not a problem, but stil... (UPDATE: dirt and sand got in the hinges and you could hear it grind while it was in there. After I got back from my trip to Southern Utah a quick freshwater rinse in the sink seemed to bring it back to normal)-The slide cover holds water after the camera is dry...-Battery life is not very good at all and I don\'t like that you have to plug it in to charge it rather than having its separate charger. I like to have 2 batteries and charge one while I take the other to use. (UPDATE: I bought the SONY battery charger for this and the aftermarket generic battery from eForcity here on Amazon. The aftermarket battery actually has a better life than the Sony battery. Sony battery: 630mah, aftermarket: 900mah. I would recommend it)So there you have it. I love the form factor, but for a rugged outdoor camera I would prefer a more solid build like the Panasonic TS3. Great form factor for everyday around the town use. The biggest concerns I have that will probably lead to me returning the camera are the touch screen and non-rugged build. The videos and pictures are amazing so when it comes down to it, that is what matters most. If you want a waterproof camera to protect from a spill or just a fun day at the pool then this might be the one for you. If you are going to use this camera on the snow, on the beach, snorkeling, hiking, climbing etc... just be careful with it or I would probably look more into a more rugged camera like the Panasonic TS3 or Olympus TG Tough Series. They all take great pictures and videos in my opinion. Would I recommend this camera? Yes.
- I was in the market for a new digital camera since the old one I had broke because I left it in the hot sun in my car all day. The main reasons I chose this Sony Cyber shot TX10 is because first It appears to be more durable(for weather extremes, water, and a low level drop). Secondly, it was always annoying to me that when I went to sporting events or really any type of event, I had to choose between either taking a video or a still picture, and then had to stop and take a few seconds to change modes if I needed to hurry and do the opposite. With this camera, you can do both at the same time. there are two separate buttons on top(one is the video record button, and the other the still picture shutter button). So as your taking video, you can press the shutter button and take still images without interrupting your video recording. How cool is that? Now, while I\'m on the subject of Video, there is a little annoying downside. You have to decide ahead of time if you want to record in the highest definition AVCHD for playback on your HDTV, or MP4 for playback and editing on your computer and uploading to youtube. Now if you do chose MP4, you can play that on your HDTV, but it\'s not as high of quality video as if you chose AVCHD.I do own a 3DTV, so being able to take some 3D still pictures for playback on my 3D was another selling point. I\'ll start with the panoramic 3D shots. These give a very cool 3D effect on your 3D TV. If you\'ve ever seen those pictures that kind of move with you as you walk from one side of the picture to the other, it\'s kind of like that. As for the non-panoramic still 3D pictures, that mode is pretty pointless. I tried several different shots including sticking my finger right at the camera, and the best you get playing it back on your 3D TV is a very very slight background depth. So I\'d recommend sticking with the panoramic 3D mode for all your 3D picture taking needs.In terms of picture quality, the pictures and HD videos are very clear and great for viewing on an HDTV or for printing out pictures. The Audio recording for the video is absolutely top notch. It\'s probably the highest quality audio I\'ve ever heard that didn\'t come from a peripheral microphone.Battery life is so so, but not bad. If your going to do a lot of video recording I\'d recommend buying a second battery. Straight video recording with no breaks will give you about an hour of use. Although, I\'ve never personally done more than a few minutes per video I\'ve taken. The instructions indicate that you can only do a maximum of a 29min shot of video, then you have to stop and start a different video record file. Using it just for still photography without a lot of screen playback will get you about 2 hours use. I generally use a mix of both and after about an hour and 20 minutes of straight use I had about 1/4 left of my battery.As someone else mentioned in a review, in bright sunlight it is difficult to see the view screen and to choose modes and options. That was a little annoying, but not really that big of a deal to me. I could do my mode changes in the shade or squint for a few seconds and just point and shoot in the bright sun. The camera adjusts so well, I really didn\'t worry about a shot being blurry. The pictures in high sun light areas come out beautifully. The flash does a great job in totally dark areas as well.The touchscreen is not as responsive as an Ipad or Ipod touch, but then again you don\'t want it too sensitive and accidently touch the screen as our taking pictures or video, so it does it\'s job well enough.I don\'t plan on taking this camera underwater, but there are plenty of YouTube videos of people showing test videos of their experiences, and they all look pretty darn good. You do have to be careful if you do take it underwater, and the instructions do list precautions about making sure no sand or hair is on the battery compartment gasket, so that it doesn\'t leak. Also, you must soak the camera in plain fresh water for about 5 minutes after putting it in salt, or chlorinated water. As well as dry it well before opening any compartment.There is a \"?\" option that you can push on the touch screen that is like a digital version of the instruction booklet. It lets you do search for questions as well as if you don\'t know what a function is, press the \"?\" and it will tell you.Overall, I really like this camera. There are a lot of functions and quality in this little tiny camera that can easily fit in your pocket. Like I said, it\'s not perfect but no camera is. The ability to take video and stills simultaneously without mode changing is so so nice. I give this camera my recommendation.
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