Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX20 was brought out 14 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TX20 grades vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX10
TX20 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX20
WX10 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX10
TX20 | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TX20 compared to the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and WX10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TX20 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $200 |