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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony TX20 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was unveiled 17 months prior to the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TX20 scores against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony TX30

 TX20 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX20

 TX30 TX20 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony TX30

 TX20 TX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX20 provides 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) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX20 versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX20 against the TX30.

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and TX30.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TX20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX20
Street photography with Sony TX30
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony TX30
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
weather sealing
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony TX30
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $330 $230