Sony TX20 vs Sony A37

Let's look more closely at the Sony TX20 and Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TX20 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX20 was introduced 2 months earlier than the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TX20 matches up against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX20 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX20 and Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TX20 versus the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and A37.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TX20 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier.