Sony HX20V vs Sony TX5

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony HX20V vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX20V was brought out 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX20V matches up versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V has outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HX20V and the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and TX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX20V will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.