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Sony A7c vs Sony TX20

Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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
  • Released February 2012
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Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony A7c vs Sony TX20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was announced 8 years after the TX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A7c grades versus the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony TX20

 A7c TX20 
ReleasedSeptember 2020February 2012More modern by 105 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A7c

 TX20 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony TX20

 A7c TX20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7c has outer dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A7c vs the TX20.

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and TX20 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and TX20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7c having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7c will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A7c is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7c
Street photography with Sony TX20
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony TX20
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
86
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Sony A7c vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony TX20
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-09-14 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 693 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 740 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,800 $330