Sony TX10 vs Sony TX30

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.