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Sony TX30 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(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
  • Announced July 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony TX30 vs Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was brought out 7 months later than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX30 grades against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W710

 TX30 W710 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony TX30

 W710 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W710

 TX30 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX30 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and W710.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer TX30 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony W710
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX30
Travel photography with Sony W710
69
weather proof
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-26 2013-01-08
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $90