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Sony S950 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Sony S950 versus Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S950 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S950 matches up versus the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TX20

 S950 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony S950

 TX20 S950 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TX20

 S950 TX20 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony S950 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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).

Compare the Sony S950 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S950 vs the TX20.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and TX20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX20 to show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S950 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
environment sealing
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S950
Vlogging with Sony TX20
9
no video recording
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 167g (0.37 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $330