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Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Sony TX20

 S02 TX20 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2012More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S02

 TX20 S02 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Sony TX20

 S02 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Sony TX20
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S02
Travel photography with Sony TX20
59
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
weather proof
has focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S02
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (250 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Nikon S02 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S02Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-09-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - Single
Pricing at release $177 $330