Sony HX30V vs Sony TX100V

Below, we are reviewing the Sony HX30V and Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was manufactured 14 months after the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX30V scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V has outside dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX30V and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HX30V vs the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and TX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX30V will have an edge in sensor innovation.