Sony TX20 vs Sony TX7

Here, we are contrasting the Sony TX20 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TX20 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The TX20 was brought out 2 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TX20 scores vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX20 vs the TX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX20 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX20 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TX20 provides an edge in sensor technology.