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Sony TX20 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Sony A57
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony TX20 and Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very comparable but the TX20 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TX20 was introduced 21 months prior to the A58 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX20 grades against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A58

 TX20 A58 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony TX20

 A58 TX20 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony A58

 TX20 A58 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TX20 vs the A58.

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and A58.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX20 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A58 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX20
Street photography with Sony A58
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography details
Sony A58 Sports photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
Sony A58 Travel photography highlights
72
good battery (250 per charge)
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
Sony A58 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (250 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony SLT-A58
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-28 2013-11-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 250 shots 690 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $645