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Sony TX30 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony TX30 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W320 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was revealed 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TX30 grades vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W320

 TX30 W320 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony TX30

 W320 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W320

 TX30 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX30 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TX30 against the W320.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX30 and W320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TX30 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX30
Portrait photography with Sony W320
38
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
69
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX30
Landscape photography with Sony W320
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-07-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $269