Sony TX20 vs Sony WX1

Below, we are evaluating the Sony TX20 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TX20 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX20 was revealed 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX20 scores against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX20 has physical 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) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX20 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TX20 and the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX20 and WX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX20 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX20 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TX20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.