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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(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 August 2011
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 TX10 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony TX10 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was announced 6 months prior to the TX20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX10 grades versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX20

 TX10 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony TX10

 TX20 TX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony TX20

 TX10 TX20 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX10 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX10 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX10 compared to the TX20.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and TX20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX10
Sports photography with Sony TX20
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (250 shots)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $309 $330