Sony A290 vs Sony TX20

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A290 versus Sony TX20, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the A290 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A290 was brought out 20 months before the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A290 scores versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A290 enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Sony A290 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A290 against the TX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and TX20 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and TX20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A290 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX20 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A290 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.