Sony TX30 vs Sony W510

Here is a complete review of the Sony TX30 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was released 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TX30 grades against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX30 comes with physical dimensions 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TX30 vs the W510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX30 and W510.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TX30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.