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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony TX20

 SX210 IS TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TX20 SX210 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony TX20

 SX210 IS TX20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Sony TX20 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX20
68
lighter than competition (220g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
weather proof
has focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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