Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Announced July 2013
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony TX10 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TX10 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the TX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TX10 scores versus the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX30
TX10 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX10
TX30 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony TX30
TX10 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX10 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX10 against the TX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and TX30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX30 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $309 | $230 |