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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 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
Photography Glossary

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony HX80 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was manufactured 4 years after the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX80 matches up vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony TX20

 HX80 TX20 
IntroducedMarch 2016February 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX80

 TX20 HX80 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony TX20

 HX80 TX20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX80 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX80 versus the TX20.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and TX20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
39
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (390 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
76
great battery (390 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-03-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 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 390 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $368 $330