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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was brought out 4 months prior to the TX20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX100V grades against the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony TX20

 HX100V TX20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX100V

 TX20 HX100V 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony TX20

 HX100V TX20 
LaunchedOctober 2011February 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX100V compared to the TX20.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and TX20 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and TX20.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (577 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (577 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (577g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-10-21 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577g (1.27 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $429 $330