Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX30 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX30 matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony WX350
TX30 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX30
WX350 | TX30 |
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Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony WX350
TX30 | WX350 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2014 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 enjoys 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TX30 vs the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $270 |