Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30

Let's look closer at the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was announced very close to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX10 matches up against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TX10 against the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.