Sony TX20 vs Sony WX500

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony TX20 versus Sony WX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was announced 4 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TX20 matches up against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX20 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TX20 vs the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and WX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.