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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony TX200V and Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was announced 7 months later than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TX200V grades against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX30

 TX200V WX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony TX200V

 WX30 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX30

 TX200V WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX200V comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX200V and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TX200V versus the WX30.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and WX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer TX200V will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
47
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-30 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Retail price $500 $259