Sony HX30V vs Sony TX200V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX30V and Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was released very close to the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX30V scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V offers external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX30V compared to the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and TX200V.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.