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Sony TX30 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony TX30 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was announced 5 months earlier than the W830 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TX30 grades vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W830

 TX30 W830 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX30

 W830 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W830

 TX30 W830 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TX30 versus the W830.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX30
Portrait photography with Sony W830
39
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
69
environment sealing
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-07-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $128