Sony TX20 vs Sony TX9

Lets take a closer look at the Sony TX20 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was released 20 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TX20 grades against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX20 features physical 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 TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX20 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TX20 compared to the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and TX9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent TX20 will have an edge in sensor technology.