Sony HX200V vs Sony TX30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony HX200V versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was revealed 14 months prior to the TX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX200V matches up versus the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HX200V against the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and TX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and TX30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older HX200V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.