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Sony TX20 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony TX20 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was released 2 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX20 grades vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W330

 TX20 W330 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX20

 W330 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W330

 TX20 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX20 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX20 against the W330.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and W330.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TX20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
72
good battery (250 shots)
environment proof
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 133g (0.29 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
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 shooting
Type of storage 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $170