Sony HX100V vs Sony TX30

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was launched 21 months earlier than the TX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX100V matches up against the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX100V offers external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 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).

Look at the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HX100V versus the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and TX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.