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Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony TX20
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A6600 versus Sony TX20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A6600 was brought out 7 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A6600 grades vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony TX20

 A6600 TX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2012Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A6600

 TX20 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony TX20

 A6600 TX20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6600 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6600 versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A6600 against the TX20.

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6600 and TX20 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6600 and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6600 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6600 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A6600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6600
Street photography with Sony TX20
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
84
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
72
good battery power (250 shots)
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX20 Landscape photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A6600 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony TX20
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503g (1.11 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,198 $330