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Sony TX20 vs Sony W830

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony TX20 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was launched 22 months before the W830 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX20 scores vs the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 TX20 W830 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
 W830 TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 TX20 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX20 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TX20 against the W830.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and W830.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
Portrait photography with Sony W830
40
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
38
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
72
 good battery life (250 per charge)
 weather proofing
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
 MP count decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery life (250 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
41
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony W830
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic socket
32
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
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Sony TX20 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $128