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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX50
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX50

 TX20 WX50 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony TX20

 WX50 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX50

 TX20 WX50 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX20
Street photography with Sony WX50
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
weather proof
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony WX50
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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