Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX5

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 7 months after the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS scores vs the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and TX5 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and TX5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX30 IS will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.