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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony TX20 and Sony WX350, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TX20 matches up versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX350

 TX20 WX350 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX20

 WX350 TX20 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX350

 TX20 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony TX20 enjoys outer 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX20 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TX20 compared to the WX350.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TX20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX20
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX20
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $270