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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony TX30 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was launched 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the TX30 scores versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX55

 TX30 TX55 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony TX30

 TX55 TX30 
Display resolution1230k1229kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony TX55

 TX30 TX55 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.3"3.3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX30 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TX30 compared to the TX55.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and TX55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX30
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery (250 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-07-26 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $350