Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TX20 was launched very close to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TX20 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX50
TX20 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX20
WX50 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX50
TX20 | WX50 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX20 features physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TX20 against the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and WX50.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
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 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $330 | $250 |