Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 II

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony TX20 vs Sony A77 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TX20 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TX20 was launched 3 years earlier than the A77 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX20 scores versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX20 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TX20 vs the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and A77 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and A77 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.