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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX30

 TX10 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX10

 TX30 TX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2011Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony TX30

 TX10 TX30 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX10
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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