Sony TX20 vs Sony W560

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony TX20 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was manufactured 14 months after the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX20 scores versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you 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") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX20 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX20 versus the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and W560.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer TX20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.