Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20

Here, we are matching up the Sony HX200V and Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was introduced 3 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX200V grades against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX200V and Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HX200V versus the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and TX20 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and TX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.