Sony HX350 vs Sony TX30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX350 versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was released 3 years after the TX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX350 scores vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX350 features external dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX350 compared to the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and TX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and TX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer HX350 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.