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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony TX20 and Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was unveiled about the same time to the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TX20 scores versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX70

 TX20 WX70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TX20

 WX70 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX70

 TX20 WX70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX20 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX20 against the WX70.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and WX70.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX20
Street photography with Sony WX70
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX20
Travel photography with Sony WX70
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
environment proof
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
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 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) 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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $242