Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S02 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable but the S02 (1/3") and TX20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was launched 19 months after the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S02 matches up vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S02 features outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S02 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S02 vs the TX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony TX20 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S02 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.