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Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A6000 and Sony TX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A6000 was introduced 10 months after the TX30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A6000 matches up against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony TX30

 A6000 TX30 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2013Newer by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A6000

 TX30 A6000 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony TX30

 A6000 TX30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6000 features external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6000 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A6000 vs the TX30.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A6000 and TX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6000 and TX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6000 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A6000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
72
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
environment sealing
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
33
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Sony A6000 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony TX30
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-04-23 2013-07-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 179 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 344g (0.76 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) -
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $548 $230