Sony TX1 vs Sony W830

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony TX1 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W830 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was released 5 years before the W830 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX1 scores against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX1 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX1 vs Sony W830 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TX1 and the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and W830.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W830 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.