Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX10

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.4
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Longest exposure
Long exposures
30 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Lowest price Cheaper $297.99 vs $400.22
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The best price we've seen is $102 cheaper (around 30% less)
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Sony WX10

Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.3
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At its widest zoom, the WX10's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.8 fps
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More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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Almost the same
Size Smaller 95x53x23 mm vs 98x55x26 mm
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Around 20% smaller
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
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Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The WX10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Thinner 0.9" vs 1"
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More than 10% thinner
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1300s
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Around 20% faster max shutter speed
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Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a compact.

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Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DMC-ZR3:25 mm
WX10:24 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
DMC-ZR3:60s
WX10:30s
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
DMC-ZR3:1/1300s
WX10:1/1600s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DMC-ZR3:$297.99
WX10:$400.22
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
DMC-ZR3:2.7"
WX10:2.8"

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$178 - $198

Size Is slightly smaller
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Travel zoom

$195 - $196

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328

Zoom Has much more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$229

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$361

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Travel zoom

Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350

Zoom Much more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$159 - $271

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$278

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen size Larger screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$241

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Smaller
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Size Much larger
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$249 - $250

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Larger screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Ultra compact

$383

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle

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