Sony TX30 vs Sony WX50

Here, we are comparing the Sony TX30 versus Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was announced 19 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TX30 matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX30 versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX30 versus the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX30 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger TX30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.