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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony TX20

 HX350 TX20 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2012Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX350

 TX20 HX350 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony TX20

 HX350 TX20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX350
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony TX20
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 shots)
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-12-20 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652g (1.44 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price - $330