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Sony TX20 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony TX20 versus Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX20 grades vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W710

 TX20 W710 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony TX20

 W710 TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W710

 TX20 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX20 against the W710.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and W710.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older TX20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX20
Street photography with Sony W710
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
72
great battery (250 per charge)
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $90