Sony TX20 vs Sony W380
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony TX20 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony TX20 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TX20 was announced 2 years later than the W380 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TX20 grades versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W380
TX20 | W380 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX20
W380 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W380
TX20 | W380 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX20 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX20 and Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TX20 versus the W380.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and W380.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent TX20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $330 | $44 |