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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony TX30 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was released 6 months before the WX220 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX30 scores against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony WX220

 TX30 WX220 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX30

 WX220 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony WX220

 TX30 WX220 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX30 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TX30 versus the WX220.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and WX220.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX30
Street photography with Sony WX220
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX30
Travel photography with Sony WX220
69
environment proofing
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-07-26 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $198