Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was unveiled 20 months before the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony TX20
SX210 IS | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon SX210 IS
TX20 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony TX20
SX210 IS | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and TX20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $226 | $330 |