Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II/Sony-RX10-II-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony_Cyber-shot_DSC-TX30_0.jpg)
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX10
- Replacement is Sony RX10 III
(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 RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony RX10 II and Sony TX30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the RX10 II (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
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The RX10 II was launched 23 months after the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX10 II grades versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony TX30
RX10 II | TX30 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony RX10 II
TX30 | RX10 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX10 II and Sony TX30
RX10 II | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX10 II provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX10 II and Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 II compared to the TX30.
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 size comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 II and TX30 is 58 and 96 respectively.
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 II and TX30.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX10 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-06-10 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 813 grams (1.79 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 531 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $230 |