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Sony A100 vs Sony TX20

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A100 versus Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A100 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TX20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A100 scores versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony TX20

 A100 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A100

 TX20 A100 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2006Fresher by 67 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony TX20

 A100 TX20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Sony A100 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A100 compared to the TX20.

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and TX20 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX20 will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony TX20
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
environment proof
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (250 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony A100 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony TX20
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-07-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 gr (1.41 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,000 $330