Sony H50 vs Sony TX20

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony H50 and Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was announced 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the H50 matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the H50 against the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and TX20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.