Sony TX30 vs Sony W370
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony TX30 vs Sony W370 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony TX30 and Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX30 was revealed 3 years after the W370 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX30 grades versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W370
TX30 | W370 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 44 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony TX30
W370 | TX30 |
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Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W370
TX30 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony TX30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX30 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Sony TX30 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX30 compared to the W370.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX30 and W370.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger TX30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-07-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $230 | $230 |