Sony H50 vs Sony TX30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony H50 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was unveiled 5 years before the TX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H50 grades versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the H50 against the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and TX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.