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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

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Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Sony TX20 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Sony TX20 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Sony TX20 have Weather Sealing

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x2592
  • 3648x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv25 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Program
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.7
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Snow
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAC3
Wind filteryes
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.16 oz
Width3.78 in
Height2.21 in
Depth0.7 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery life (max)2.08 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity630.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
Start-up time1000.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • SCR
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Skin tones
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921600
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Pink
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
  • Splashbacks
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth5
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Storage
Internal storage19.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick
  • MicroSDHC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MicroSDHC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputno

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.0
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  • 1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 The Best Rugged, Waterproof Camera
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Published: 07.06.2012
The Best Rugged, Waterproof Camera

Tough, waterproof point-and-shoot cameras are supposed to be awesome. Small enough to fit in your pocket. Submersible to depths of 40 feet. Able to survive drops from heights above a man's head.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony TX20 review
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Sony TX20 review

In het Sony TX20 productdossier lees je alles over de TX20. Lees wat de TX20 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 26.12.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 is a small and stylish camera that's freeze, shock, water and dust proof. The Sony TX20 has a 16.2 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor-R sensor, 10fps burst mode, 3 inch touch-sensitive LCD screen, a 4x zoom lens and full 1080i HD movies. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 review to find out if it's worth the £280 / $330 asking price.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony TX20 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.02.2012
Sony TX20 Review
3.0

Sony TX20 review, find out how the TX20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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CNET
Published: 04.05.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony TX20 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 28.02.2012
Sony TX20 Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Sony TX20 is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 lens. Read our TX20 review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 22.06.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Digital Camera Review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot TX20 Review
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Published: 22.06.2012
Sony Cyber-shot TX20 Review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX20 review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.08.2012
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX20 review
3.0

A tough camera doesn't have to be ugly

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony DSC-TX20
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 29.02.2012
Sony DSC-TX20

The TX20 is a rugged waterproof compact camera, with some bonus modes over the old DSC-TX10 model.