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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced July 2013
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony TX30 and Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was launched 20 months before the WX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX30 grades vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony WX500

 TX30 WX500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony TX30

 WX500 TX30 
RevealedApril 2015July 2013More recent by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony WX500

 TX30 WX500 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX30 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX30 versus the WX500.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older TX30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (236 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX30
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (236 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-26 2015-04-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $348