Sony TX30 with Sony TX20 Comparison

Sony TX30 and Sony TX20 Main Features

  • July, 2013
  • February, 2012
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • 25-100 mm (4x) F3.5-4.6 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 12800 ISO
  • 125 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 96 x 59 x 15 mm, 141g.
  • 96 x 56 x 18 mm, 133g.
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Sony TX30 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
40
Value for money score
55
Portability score
98
Overall score
37

Sony TX20 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
48
Value for money score
60
Portability score
98
Overall score
43

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Overview


Let's compare Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 with Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Sony TX30 was released in 2013, and Sony TX20 in 2012. Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-TX20), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony TX30, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Brand Sony Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Announced July, 2013 February, 2012
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 3.70
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896x3672 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 12800 3200
Min Native ISO 80 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 250 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BN
Physical
Weight 141 g 133 g
Physical Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15 mm 96 x 56 x 18 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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