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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was released 19 months after the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the QX10 matches up versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony TX20

 QX10 TX20 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2012Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony QX10

 TX20 QX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony TX20

 QX10 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX10 features exterior measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the QX10 vs the TX20.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent QX10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX10
Sports photography with Sony TX20
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (250 shots)
environment proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (250 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony TX20
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Lens-style Ultracompact
Launched 2013-09-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $330