Sony TX30 vs Sony W220

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony TX30 vs Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W220 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was brought out 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX30 scores against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX30 provides external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX30 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX30 versus the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and W220.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TX30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.