Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20
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Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Newer Model is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012
Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX30V was manufactured within a month of the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX30V matches up vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony TX20
HX30V | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX30V
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony TX20
HX30V | TX20 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V provides 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) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX30V compared to the TX20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and TX20.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $420 | $330 |