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Sony TX20 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony TX20 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was introduced 2 years after the W350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TX20 scores versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W350

 TX20 W350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX20

 W350 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W350

 TX20 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX20 has outer dimensions 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX20 and Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX20 versus the W350.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and W350.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher TX20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX20
Travel photography with Sony W350
72
good battery power (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (250 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $200