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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2013
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony TX200V versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX200V was unveiled 18 months earlier than the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX200V grades versus the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TX30

 TX200V TX30 
Screen resolution1230k1229kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX200V

 TX30 TX200V 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony TX30

 TX200V TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.3"3.3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V offers outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX200V versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX200V compared to the TX30.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and TX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TX200V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX200V
Vlogging with Sony TX30
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-30 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3.3"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $230