Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 was introduced in August 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 was introduced in July 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Highlights

      • 18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.30" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.6 vs f/4.8
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) vs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10.

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX66
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Sony TX55
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon SX740 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung CL80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony TX30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 18.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4896 x 3672
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 130 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 5x
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.30"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 1,229k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 4 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30.

      Sony TX66
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Sony TX55
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Panasonic TS1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Pentax E85
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20012,800
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has a 3.30" screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 features a 18.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 body has dimensions of 96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 15 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.59"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      96 mm

      56 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and give them scores of 65 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)


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