Sony TX30 vs Sony W330

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony TX30 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was introduced 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TX30 matches up versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX30 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX30 versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX30 versus the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TX30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.