Sony TX20 vs Sony A68
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A68
TX20 | A68 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony TX20
A68 | TX20 | |||
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Released | November 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony A68
TX20 | A68 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |