Sony TX20 vs Sony A68

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony TX20 versus Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TX20 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX20 was released 4 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TX20 matches up versus the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX20 provides external 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) while the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX20 versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX20 and the A68.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and A68.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX20 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.