Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX70
TX20 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TX20
WX70 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX70
TX20 | WX70 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Same 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).
Contrast the Sony TX20 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |