Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55/Sony-TX55-front.jpg)
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced July 2011
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony TX20 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TX20 was announced 8 months after the TX55 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TX20 grades against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony TX55
TX20 | TX55 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony TX20
TX55 | TX20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony TX55
TX20 | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony TX20 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX20 versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TX20 and the TX55.
![Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 size comparison Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
![Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and TX55.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TX20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 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 options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 | 250 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $330 | $350 |