Sony A7 II vs Sony TX20

Below, we are matching up the Sony A7 II and Sony TX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7 II was launched 2 years after the TX20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A7 II grades versus the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 II has outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 II and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A7 II compared to the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 II and TX20.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.