Sony TX30 vs Sony WX150

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.