Sony TX20 vs Sony WX220

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.