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Sony TX20 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(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
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
Photography Glossary

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A68

 TX20 A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony TX20

 A68 TX20 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2012Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony A68

 TX20 A68 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 size comparison

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

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
Sony A68 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
Sony A68 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX20
Sports photography with Sony A68
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
environment proof
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (510 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (510 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony A68
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony SLT-A68
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-28 2015-11-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 250 shots 510 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
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
Card slots One One
Price at release $330 $581