Sony TX30 vs Sony WX500

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony TX30 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.