Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX350 and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was manufactured 4 years after the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX350 grades vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX350 against the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and TX20 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and TX20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX350 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent HX350 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.