Facelift rather than New Generation

My test for the predecessor TX5 is still valid, reliable and great camera for traveling, not for Posters producers and SLR enthusiasts who want to get the last bit of the subject. For a magnificent pocket tots to the top of full modern (and more meaningful) technology. The new TX10 continues this way for. Really loved one seems the model in Sony but did not have. Apart from more megapixels nonsense and a "charging your battery only in the camera" on and a mindless 3D function which in any case I do not need is not much happening. Okay, the menus have become a bit faster, but it now takes longer until you can record a movie. 5 seconds to the start. A travesty when you consider that cameras probably reach at photos already with half a second shutter lag the best motives only a time machine + journey into the past. Too bad, but certainly something that Sony soon resolves with a firmware, so no doomsday. The thing about the batteries is a much worse. Who those not want to charge the device and thereby blokiert Camera (funnily writes Sony one should always have a spare battery - and then as a silly charging solution) must be at third-party manufacturer for about 12 to buy a charger, as well as a car plug is then additionally this so you do then bought real freedom quite favorable. Nevertheless - a throwback. Too bad.

Otherwise, the camera still has what I like and for me is highlighting features. It is really so small that they do not only have space in your pocket but also does not interfere. It is waterproof, claiming it not only. Two characteristics that unfortunately on the counterpart from the house Panasonic does not fit 100%, as I experienced selnbst (corrosion and studded lens). Schick is the little Sony also that of many lamented Klappmeachnismus I also feared initially held up well against sand and dirt and is a great way to quickly bring the lens in safety and to the camera and to turn off (easy open / flaps for on / off - you can adjust the menu).

Facelift not without drawbacks so. The seals are still windy, but work. Nevertheless, I would have here an optimization and a locking latch prevents accidental opening of the desired in the water. But I think Sony is just as Panasonic does water damage is not under warranty will accept. The reason: too many people who drown the device due to incorrect operation and then, of course, knowing nothing, stand on switches guarantee. Well, sad but true. Also therefore, that in order to protect people from this faux pas I would have liked the locking gates. And thicker seals.

This is not like that. What else was left. The pictures are of good quality snapshot (Panasonic is better, but falls flat due to leakage), the shutter lag is again become a bit faster, also fits. Continuous shooting is possible up to 5 in succession, but is then only a break. A function so that you do not compare with the can at SLRs.

The HD movie mode has improved (see technical data) - but what I do not really matter. A good photo is worth more than the longest film and because I have to work :) - the movies you can do but have already been great, super material that you can watch without abdominal pain on a 40 inch LCD in the TX5. Also the sound is true unless you're tormenting the mic by a rippling waterfall.

Result: the one-eyed man among the blind as it were better in all areas yet, Pentax has its new model is not out yet, Panasonic is unfortunately nothing, one eye but that has the Sony would also meet an eagle. Only the price is still naughty.

I unfortunately have my return because of Objekticschieber sat up wrong. Now I'm waiting until the price has fallen, then I suggest to. For travel a great device. But who has a TX5 does not need to switch to make and continue to enjoy this device. Who does not have any access to the TX10. This will certainly soon reach a better level of prices.