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Sony TX20 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony TX20 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was manufactured 14 months later than the W530 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX20 scores versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W530

 TX20 W530 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX20

 W530 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W530

 TX20 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX20 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony TX20 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX20 compared to the W530.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and W530.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX20 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX20 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
72
great battery life (250 shots)
environment sealing
supports touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
Sony W530 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
Sony W530 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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