Sony S930 vs Sony TX30

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony S930 versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S930 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S930 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S930 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S930 versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S930 compared to the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and TX30.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.