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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony TX200V and Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was released 12 months earlier than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TX200V matches up against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX300

 TX200V WX300 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX200V

 WX300 TX200V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX300

 TX200V WX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V comes with exterior 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX200V and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TX200V compared to the WX300.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and WX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TX200V is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
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weather sealing
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-30 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 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 (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 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $330