Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20
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96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Announced February 2012
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The XZ-10 was released 12 months after the TX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the XZ-10 scores vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony TX20
XZ-10 | TX20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus XZ-10
TX20 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TX20
XZ-10 | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 vs the TX20.
![Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 size comparison Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-XZ-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-XZ-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and TX20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-XZ-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-XZ-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $428 | $330 |