Sony TX30 vs Sony W830

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX30 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

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.

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

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.