Sony TX30 vs Sony W530
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Sony TX30 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX30 was revealed 2 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TX30 grades against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W530
TX30 | W530 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX30
W530 | TX30 |
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Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W530
TX30 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX30 provides external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX30 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TX30 compared to the W530.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and W530.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TX30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $230 | $269 |