Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony TX30 and Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was brought out 6 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TX30 scores against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have 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") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TX30 vs the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and WX300.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.