Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX30

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the RX100 III (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 III was brought out 10 months later than the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX100 III matches up vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 III features exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 III versus the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and TX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 III due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger RX100 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.