Sony TX20 vs Sony A77
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2012
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched October 2011
- Older Model is Sony A700
- Later Model is Sony A77 II
Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony TX20 versus Sony A77, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TX20 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX20 was revealed 5 months later than the A77 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TX20 scores vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A77
TX20 | A77 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony TX20
A77 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony A77
TX20 | A77 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | October 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX20 offers physical dimensions 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 A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Check the Sony TX20 versus Sony A77 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TX20 against the A77.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX20 and A77.
Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX20 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A77 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-10-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 732 grams (1.61 pounds) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | 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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $330 | $900 |