Sony TX20 vs Sony W650
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony TX20 vs Sony W650 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony TX20 and Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX20 was released 2 months after the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX20 scores versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W650
TX20 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony TX20
W650 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W650
TX20 | W650 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Sony TX20 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TX20 compared to the W650.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and W650.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 220 photos |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage type | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $330 | $140 |