Sony a1 vs Sony TX20

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony a1 and Sony TX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was released 9 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the a1 scores against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony a1 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the a1 vs the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and TX20 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a1 and TX20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The a1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony a1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer a1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.