Sony TX30 vs Sony W330
96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42
96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W330
TX30 | W330 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | July 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX30
W330 | TX30 |
---|
Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W330
TX30 | W330 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony TX30 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 50 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $170 |