Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX20

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 20 months prior to the TX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS grades versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the TX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and TX20 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and TX20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.