Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
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Following is a extensive review of the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TX20 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX20 grades against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX300
| TX20 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX20
| WX300 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX300
| TX20 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX20 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TX20 and the WX300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and WX300.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-28 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.70 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $330 | $330 |
