Sony HX30V vs Sony TX20

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.