Sony HX300 vs Sony TX20

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX300 and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was announced 12 months after the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX300 matches up against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 has outside measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX300 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HX300 vs the TX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and TX20 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX300 and TX20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX300 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer HX300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.