Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
(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
Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony TX20
HX200V | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX200V
TX20 | HX200V | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony TX20
HX200V | TX20 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-05-11 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | 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 | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 583g (1.29 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | 450 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $480 | $330 |