| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | TX20 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Ultra Compact |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 96 mm |
| Width | 18 mm |
| Height | 56 mm |
| Weight | 133 g |
| Waterproof | + |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony Exmor R |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor area | 28.07 mm² |
| Sensor width | 6.17 mm |
| Sensor height | 4.55 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.34 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
- 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
- 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
- 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
- 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
- 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
- 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 10 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1440x1080
- 1440x1080
- 1920x1080
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements) |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 25.00 - 100.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 4.00 - 17.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 4 x |
| Aperture range | 0.21 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 8 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | - |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 125 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent 1/2/3
- incandescent
- one push
- underwater
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/1600 - 4 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | - |
| Shutter priority | - |
| Full manual exposure | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- flash off
- flash on
- red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
- slow syncro
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T) |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | Add |
| External flash connection | Add |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | - ms duo
- ms pro duo
- sd
- sdhc
- sdx
|
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | - |
| Uncompressed format | Add |
| Included memory | 19 MB |
| Included memory type | Internal |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | - |
| Connections (extended) | - mini hdmi (type c)
- multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 1.99 s/frame |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.29 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.3 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.01 s |
| Startup time | 1.2 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 6.3 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 250 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Water-proof (up to 5m or 16 feet), Dust-proof, Shock-proof (up to 1.5m or 5ft) and Freeze-proof (down to 14F) |