My personal review of the Sony waterproof camera DSC TX10
Ranked #4,324 in Computers & Electronics, #78,210 overall
Taking my Sony DSC TX-10 waterproof digital camera for its first spin.
My newest cool toy is my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Digital Still Camera and I'm about to tell you why.
Now, John and I spend as much time as possible on the Chesapeake Bay, either on his beautiful sailboat, Namaste, or tooling around on our jet ski so a waterproof camera was in my future for sure. I did a lot of exploring reviews of digital cameras before I selected the Sony DSC TX-10 so this lens has been way personalized!
I've been a fan of the Sony DCS mini digital cameras for ages, having bought my very first one about 10 years ago. I remember shelling out $500 for this mini camera which fit into my pocket (which had a lot more room after spending $500....). I was amazed at how many strangers approached me and asked about this teeny camera while I was trying to capture just the perfect shot.
My next Sony DSC camera came into my life when I lost the first one - drats. So, after more research, this time, I selected the Sony Cybershot DSC TX9 - as teeny as it's predecessor, the TX9 has been with me about 5 years now. But, it's not waterproof and, at this stage in my life, I want to spend as much time on the water as possible. So, enter the Sony Cybershot DSC TX-10. I couldn't be more pleased.
That's me in the photo in my first underwater shot in my pool. Guess I should have held my breath better to get away from the bubbles. Live and learn...
Now, John and I spend as much time as possible on the Chesapeake Bay, either on his beautiful sailboat, Namaste, or tooling around on our jet ski so a waterproof camera was in my future for sure. I did a lot of exploring reviews of digital cameras before I selected the Sony DSC TX-10 so this lens has been way personalized!
I've been a fan of the Sony DCS mini digital cameras for ages, having bought my very first one about 10 years ago. I remember shelling out $500 for this mini camera which fit into my pocket (which had a lot more room after spending $500....). I was amazed at how many strangers approached me and asked about this teeny camera while I was trying to capture just the perfect shot.
My next Sony DSC camera came into my life when I lost the first one - drats. So, after more research, this time, I selected the Sony Cybershot DSC TX9 - as teeny as it's predecessor, the TX9 has been with me about 5 years now. But, it's not waterproof and, at this stage in my life, I want to spend as much time on the water as possible. So, enter the Sony Cybershot DSC TX-10. I couldn't be more pleased.
That's me in the photo in my first underwater shot in my pool. Guess I should have held my breath better to get away from the bubbles. Live and learn...
If you like this DSC TX-10 review, please click the thumbs up symbol below.
This module only appears with actual data when viewed on a live lens. The favorite and lensroll options will appear on a live lens if the viewer is a member of Squidoo and logged in.
My goofy boyfriend as seen by the Sony waterproof camera
Sony DSC TX-10 underwater digital camera
The Sony TX10 comes in black, silver, purple, yellow or blue. Since my cell phone is black, my iPod and Sony DSC TX-9 cameras are silver (and I don't like purple or yellow) I chose blue. I've found that the color really stands out in my beach bag and I'm ready to shoot pics on the fly.
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 (Blue)
Amazon Price: $295.00 (as of 06/04/2012)
Sony DSC TX10 panorama shots
Click on any picture for a larger view
My living room is 20 x 40 and this is a scan from one end to the other!
If you don't like the blue, here's the other choices for the TX10 camera
One of my favorite Sony camera shots - Me, John, and BFF Sharyn
Sony DSC TX-10 features
I won't bore you with all of the features (and there are many) of the Sony DSC TX10 underwater camera as you can read them by clicking this blue link: Sony website DSC TX10 features.
What I will do though is to give you a looksee into a few of my absolute favorite features of the Sony TX10 underwater digital camera. They are below.
What I will do though is to give you a looksee into a few of my absolute favorite features of the Sony TX10 underwater digital camera. They are below.
- 1This little underwater digital camera takes a wonderful panoramic view! And, you don't need a program to stitch the photos together like in the days of old. This camera even tells you how to pan from left to right, right to left, top to bottom, or bottom to top to get the perfect panorama shot. I think this is going to be a great feature on my next trip to Key West in a few weeks when we head out to the reef. Tune back in to see updated shots after August 24, 2011.
-
2Amazingly enough, this little camera can take 3D pictures! That's right - you just have to have a 3D device with which to view them, such as a TV or 3D camera. I've taken a few 3D pictures with this underwater camera and viewed them on my boyfriend's 3D laptop - they're gorgeous!
The Sony DSC TX-10 takes 3D still or 3D Sweep (panoramic) pictures. Can you imagine a panoramic 3D of the Grand Canyon? I can, and I will get that shot, one day. - 3The Sony DSC TX10 is rugged. It's shockproof from a fall of around 5' which is very important in my clumsy little world.
- 4And, my all time favorite Sony DSC TX-10 feature - Soft Skin Mode. Yes! What this means is that the camera automatically takes a few years (and pounds) off when taking pictures. Those pesky wrinkles around your mouth will be (*poof!) gone. Hot diggity. From one entering into the twilight years, I love this feature!
The Sony waterproof camera on YouTube
These videos are incredibly helpful both in helping you choose the best digital camera but also in learning how to use one.
automatically generated by YouTube
A poll about cameras
I'm curious about what your favorite camera is. Please vote in this poll and let me know.
Note: I took the picture in this module from about 100 feet off shore while bobbing on the jet ski. So, when I blew it up, it's understandably a bit fuzzy. But, the camera still captured a beautiful image!
Loading poll. Please Wait...
Other underwater digital cameras you may like
I'm not sure why you wouldn't buy the Sony underwater camera but, if you must get another type, the below are all highly rated in the underwater camera world.
And, in the spirit of full disclosure, here's what I don't really like about the Sony DSC TX10
Ok, there's always some drawbacks to every single thing I buy and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC TX-10 camera is no different. Here's a short list of the issues I have with this underwater digital camera.
- 1No viewfinder. Yep, you have to use the large screen on the back to compose and review photos. In bright sunlight, this is not the easiest chore. But, if the camera had a viewfinder, it would be way more bulky so I'll take the bad with the good.
- 2The Sony DSC TX-10 has a touch screen. Now, a lot of people prefer touch screens but not me. My fingers must be particularly oily or something as I'm always wiping away grungy fingerprints. It also seems to me that my touch screen is not very sensitive - I sometimes have to tap, tap, tap with the stylus to get the camera to respond.
- 3The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC TX-10 is a bit pricey. But, imho, you get what you pay for. There are, though, less expensive underwater cameras on the market but the reviews clearly put the Sony ahead of the pack.
- 4For some reason, thumbs seem to get in the picture more an in my past Sony cameras. Maybe my thumbs are growing...
Those blue eyes have not been retouched.
Every good Sony DSC TX10 camera owner should trick their camera out!
The below are some of my favorite accessories to personalize my Sony underwater digital camera.
How about accessorizing that camera gift...
...with some photo software
I personally like Adobe Photoshop Elements to work with my digital photos. The below are all good, robust, photo programs.
Or, if you prefer, buy all the Sony Cyber-shot DSC TX10 camera with all the accessories
For just around $40 more, you can have all of the accessories you'll ever need along with a shiny new Sony underwater camera! This camera and accessory set would be a wonderful Christmas present! I really wish I'd seen this particular camera and accessory pack before I bought just the camera.
Additional Sony DSC TX-10 information
I used some of the below links to thoroughly check out the Sony DSC TX10 underwater digital camera before I purchased it. If you're serious about getting this camera, I recommend that you check out these links.
- Sony DSC TX10 specifications
- Here's where the geek in you can be satisfied that you're buying the best underwater digital camera.
- Sony Cybershot digital camera review
- This camera almost always gets 5 stars out of 5 on the Sony review site.
- Sony DSC TX10 accessories
- Here's the accessories the Sony site recommends for this underwater camera.
- Amazon.com Sony DSC TX10 reviews
- There's 43 great reviews here so put on your glasses and start reading.
Some of my favorite Sony DSC TX10 shots
I'm not particularly photogenic but the camera still takes a decent image.
Sony DSC TX10 underwater digital cameras and/or accessories on eBay
Sometime, eBay has good deals on electronics, like digital cameras or accessories. Just make sure you know who you're buying it from - it might make more sense to have the backing of an entity like Amazon in case you have problems with the equipment.
Here's what Google has to say about the 2011 best digital cameras
- Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Review: Another Top-Notch Canon Pocket Zoom
- Thanks to a hard-to-beat combo of very good image quality, a generous optical-zoom reach, ease of use, and flexible shooting options, every iteration of Canon's PowerShot SX line seems to end up at the top of our pocket-megazoom cameras chart.
- Presenting the “Woodies”: Ilott Vintage's Refurbished Vintage Cameras Covered ...
- by Steve Meltzer When I first saw Andrew Bellamy's wood paneled cameras, it reminded me of the 1948 Ford ?Woody? station wagon a friend's dad owned. It was the classic LA beach, surf bum machine, mixing the chubby round styling of the 1950s good life ...
- Here's how to photograph Venus and the sun safely
- Shoot at high resolution: A digital camera's image quality and resolution is determined by the number of pixels in its sensor (expressed in millions of pixels, or megapixels). The more pixels the camera has, the better the quality of the image will be.
- Best Digital Camera Under 300
- Most electronic digital video cameras or SLRs in general job the same. Digital video cameras have countless different components and also you most undoubtedly pay extra for those features no issue what brand of camera you pick.
Did you like the lens? Please leave me comments.
Note: you don't have to be a member of Squidoo to add a comment!
-
-
KonaGirl
Dec 14, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
- Another fabulous lens by a lensmaster with a great talent for writing. Everyone one of your lens that I have seen so far either make me laugh or cry. You do have the best sense of humor ever! I do have a wonderful digital camera and I hope I won't need another one for quite a while, but when I do it will be a water proof one and I will have to come back here for it. Another angel blessing for you and I have added this one to My Squid Angel Wings too and put it in the "Computers & Electronics » Digital Cameras" neighborhood. In fact, this is the 1st camera lens to be added there. LOL! Great job, Lori!
-
-
-
Ladymermaid
Nov 29, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
- Whenever I stumble onto one of your lenses I just know that it will be a quality article and you never disappoint me. Excellent review of the sony waterproof camera.
-
-
-
Big_Joe Nov 28, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
- Really good review and very nice lens.
A Like, A Share and Blessing by Big Joe. :)
Thanks for sharing your insight on this great looking camera.
-
-
-
adamfrench
Sep 21, 2011 @ 3:33 am | delete
- Nice Lens, the panorama shots look very well, being a person that spends a lot of time in the water you have me thinking on this camera.
-
-
-
MarisaAngelis
Aug 30, 2011 @ 9:34 pm | delete
- Fantastic Lens! Best wishes :)
-
- Load More
Here's links to some other top digital cameras
Maybe the Sony DSC-10 is not for you but one of these other small digital cameras may be. Check them out.
by gottaloveit
I used to spend most of my days caring for my adorable 95 year old Mom, Gertie; she died peacefully in my arms Feb 15, 2012.
During down times (which...
more »
- 152 featured lenses
- Winner of 33 trophies!
- Top lens » Senior Citizen Gift Ideas - from one who knows!
Feeling creative?
Create a Lens!
Explore related pages
- Keeping your cool with a laptop cooling pad Keeping your cool with a laptop cooling pad
- Battery candles - the new way to light up your life! Battery candles - the new way to light up your life!
- 13 inch Newspaper Pattern Notebook Laptop Sleeve Bag Carrying Pouch Case 13 inch Newspaper Pattern Notebook Laptop Sleeve Bag Carrying Pouch Case
- SwissGear SA1908 ScanSmart Backpack SwissGear SA1908 ScanSmart Backpack
- The Ebel Beluga - A watch for a discriminating buyer The Ebel Beluga - A watch for a discriminating buyer
- Mac vs. PC - A User's Perspective Mac vs. PC - A User's Perspective
A float strap for the Sony underwater DSC TX10 digital camera is a must.
Olympus Foam Float Strap, 202212, Red
Amazon Price: $7.97 (as of 06/04/2012)
The Sony does not float so I strongly recommend you attach an underwater strap. Note: I've already had to retrieve my Sony underwater camera twice when I dropped it in the bay...
My blog: Gertie's Galavants
I document travels with my 94 year old Mom and put up a lot of pictures!
Some good books on digital photography are a must for any budding photographer's library.
How to Photograph Absolutely Everything: Successful Pictures From Your Digital Camera
Amazon Price: $13.69 (as of 06/04/2012)
