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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched July 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony TX30 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was released 18 months after the WX150 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TX30 scores against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony WX150

 TX30 WX150 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TX30

 WX150 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony WX150

 TX30 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX30 has got outer dimensions 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX30 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX30 against the WX150.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX30 and WX150.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TX30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX30
Travel photography with Sony WX150
69
weather proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX30
Vlogging with Sony WX150
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-26 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $300