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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released July 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony WX300

 TX30 WX300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX30

 WX300 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony WX300

 TX30 WX300 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony WX300
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
69
weather proofing
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-26 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BX1
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $330