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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX100TX30
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10296
Width (mm)3615
Height (mm)5859
Weight (g)240141
Waterproof-+
SuccessorSony RX100-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony ExmorSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)20.218.2
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.26
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score66-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.6-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)390-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioAVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T*; 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspheric elements, 7 blade apertureCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, 5 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.65
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)51
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible spContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOLED
Focus peaking++
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.3
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-6400, with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NRiAuto (ISO80-3200), Superior Auto (ISO80-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1600 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti segment, Center- weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Anti Motion Blur (6 shot layering), Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night SceneScene modes: Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Night Portrait, Night Scene, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.30m to 17.1m (W) / 0.55m to 6.3m (T)ISO Auto: 0.08 to 3.3m (W) / 0.6 to 2.4m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d) with bravia link
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.361.22
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1310
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.270.23
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.03-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.81.1
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.25.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330250
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NP-BN
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Programmable Control Ring, RAW Support, AF Assist/Peaking, Auto Portrait Framing, 13 Picture EffectsWaterproof to 10m/33ft, Shockproof to 1.5m/5ft, Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Dustproof, Optical SteadyShot, Full HD movies



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