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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was announced 8 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TX20 grades versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX30

 TX20 WX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony TX20

 WX30 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX30

 TX20 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 provides 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) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TX20 and the WX30.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and WX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TX20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony WX30
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
environment sealing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony WX30
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
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