Sony HX50V vs Sony TX20

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony HX50V versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was unveiled 15 months later than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX50V matches up versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX50V versus the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and TX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher HX50V should have an advantage in sensor tech.