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Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was manufactured 12 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX20V grades against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony TX10

 HX20V TX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony HX20V

 TX10 HX20V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony TX10

 HX20V TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX20V vs the TX10.

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and TX10.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern HX20V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX20V
Street photography with Sony TX10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Sony HX20V vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-07-20 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
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
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254 grams (0.56 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Price at release $397 $309