Sony TX30 vs Sony W350

Following is a complete overview of the Sony TX30 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was released 3 years after the W350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TX30 grades vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX30 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX30 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX30 and the W350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and W350.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TX30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.