Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 6 months after the TX20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TX20.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.