Sony TX20 vs Sony W230
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W230 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
Sony TX20 vs Sony W230 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony TX20 versus Sony W230, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX20 was announced 3 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TX20 grades against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W230
TX20 | W230 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony TX20
W230 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W230
TX20 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX20 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TX20 compared to the W230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and W230.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TX20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $330 | $180 |