Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20
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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony TX20
HX350 | TX20 | |||
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Introduced | December 2016 | February 2012 | Newer by 59 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX350
TX20 | HX350 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony TX20
HX350 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Same 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).
Check the Sony HX350 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |