Sony TX20 vs Sony W380

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.