Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony HX90V versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was brought out 3 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX90V matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX90V versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX90V vs the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and TX20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer HX90V should have a benefit in sensor innovation.