Sony TX20 vs Sony W570

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX20 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was released 14 months after the W570 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TX20 matches up versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX20 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX20 against the W570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and W570.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TX20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.