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Sony TX200V vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony TX200V versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was manufactured 13 months later than the W530 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX200V scores versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W530

 TX200V W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX200V

 W530 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W530

 TX200V W530 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V features outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX200V versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TX200V and the W530.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX200V and W530.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TX200V should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W530
36
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
71
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-30 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $269