Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-TX20
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-TX200V

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

100

  
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

95

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Screen size
 Large screen
3.3"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 96x58x16 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
25 mm
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 96x56x18 mm
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX20
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 3 cm
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 Focus on subjects 3x closer to the lens
Battery life Longer battery life 250 shots vs 220 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $189.00 vs $339.00
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 The best price we've seen is $150 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 4s vs 2s
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 2x longer exposures
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-TX20

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX200V
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-TX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.3" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 921k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Slightly smaller 96x58x16 mm vs 96x56x18 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 0.6" vs 0.7"
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 More than 10% thinner
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Learn more about
the Sony DSC-TX200V
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
95 vs 100
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
DSC-TX20:921k dots
DSC-TX200V:1,229k dots
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-TX20:96x56x18 mm
DSC-TX200V:96x58x16 mm
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness Thin Help
DSC-TX20:0.7"
DSC-TX200V:0.6"
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Weight Light weight Help
DSC-TX20:133 g
DSC-TX200V:129 g
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
DSC-TX20:4s
DSC-TX200V:2s
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DSC-TX20:4x
DSC-TX200V:5x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen size Larger than average screens Help
DSC-TX20:3.0"
DSC-TX200V:3.3"

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Waterproof

$348
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$221 - $260
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$485
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Ultra compact

$218 - $219
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Waterproof Is not waterproof
Macro focus Much worse macro focusing
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$279 - $295
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix TS4

Waterproof

$248 - $250
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Focus points Has slightly more focus points
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix TS4 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the Lumix TS4 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$313 - $327
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

Waterproof

$178 - $198
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V.

appearance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

discussion

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you (5:58 PM, June 22, 2012)
no, it is capacitive
 
me (3:01 PM, June 12, 2012)
Hi, do you think the touchscreen on the TX20 would still respond when wet?