Sony TX30 vs Sony W560

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony TX30 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was revealed 2 years after the W560 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TX30 grades against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX30 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TX30 against the W560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and W560.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TX30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.