Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released March 2013
- Updated by Sony A6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2012
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony TX20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-6 was announced 14 months after the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony TX20
NEX-6 | TX20 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony NEX-6
TX20 | NEX-6 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX20
NEX-6 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-6 and the TX20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and TX20 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and TX20.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher NEX-6 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-03-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1018 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 250 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $365 | $330 |