Sony TX20 vs Sony W730

Here is a extended review of the Sony TX20 versus Sony W730, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was launched 10 months prior to the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX20 matches up against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX20 versus the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and W730.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older TX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.