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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was released 10 months prior to the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TX20 scores versus the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX80

 TX20 WX80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony TX20

 WX80 TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX80

 TX20 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX20 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX20 and the WX80.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and WX80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older TX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony WX80
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
weather proof
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX20
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Form of battery 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 feature
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 Single Single
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