Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX30
| TX20 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 922k | Same 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.
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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
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
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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Sony TX20 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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 photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony WX30
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
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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Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
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
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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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
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony 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 |
| Retail cost | $330 | $259 |
