Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20
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Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Sony a3500 versus Sony TX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe a3500 was launched 2 years after the TX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the a3500 grades vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony TX20
a3500 | TX20 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony a3500
TX20 | a3500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony TX20
a3500 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony a3500 has physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Sony a3500 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the a3500 and the TX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and TX20.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a3500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony a3500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern a3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ image | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 250 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $398 | $330 |