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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was introduced 23 months prior to the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TX20 scores vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX220

 TX20 WX220 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX20

 WX220 TX20 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX220

 TX20 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX20 compared to the WX220.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and WX220.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX20
Travel photography with Sony WX220
72
good battery power (250 shots)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 210 photos
Battery style 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $198