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Sony TX20 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony TX20 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was manufactured 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TX20 matches up vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W320

 TX20 W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony TX20

 W320 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W320

 TX20 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX20 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TX20 against the W320.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and W320.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer TX20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX20
Portrait photography with Sony W320
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony W320
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (250 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony W320
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $330 $269