Sony TX20 vs Sony W650

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.