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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was brought out 5 months before the TX30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RX1 grades versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony TX30

 RX1 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony RX1

 TX30 RX1 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony TX30

 RX1 TX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution1229k1229kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 has outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1 and the TX30.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and TX30 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and TX30.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
82
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-19 2013-07-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,798 $230