Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony TX20
HX90V | TX20 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2012 | More recent by 39 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX90V
TX20 | HX90V | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony TX20
HX90V | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-04-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
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 detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 638 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
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 Overall 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 | 360 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $440 | $330 |