Sony HX10V vs Sony TX20

Lets look much closer at the Sony HX10V and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched about the same time to the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX10V grades versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V features outside measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX10V and Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX10V compared to the TX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and TX20.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.