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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(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
Sony WX350
(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  • Superseded the Sony WX300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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony WX350

 TX30 WX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX30

 WX350 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony WX350

 TX30 WX350 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony WX350
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
69
environment proof
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX30
Vlogging with Sony WX350
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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