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Sony TX20 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony TX20 and Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was revealed 2 months later than the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TX20 scores versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W620

 TX20 W620 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony TX20

 W620 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W620

 TX20 W620 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX20 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX20 vs the W620.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and W620.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony W620
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
72
great battery life (250 shots)
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo 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 rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $102