Nikon D780 vs Sony TX30

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D780 versus Sony TX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The D780 was unveiled 6 years after the TX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D780 matches up vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D780 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D780 has physical measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D780 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D780 compared to the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and TX30 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and TX30.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D780 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D780 will deliver extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer D780 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.