• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony TX20 advantages over Nikon S6900

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 181g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 115k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon S6900 advantages over Sony TX20

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • Sleek, stylish, slender design; Easy to handle and fast to shoot; Good print quality at up to 13 x 19 inches; Low shutter lag; 10fps burst mode.

  • Touchscreen display is hard to see and use in bright light; Inconsistent image exposure; Mild distortion problems; no GPS.

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-TX100V

Sony TX20
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony TX20 vs Sony DSC-TX100V

Nikon S6900
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Sony DSC-TX100V

Compared to Sony DSC-T110

Sony TX20
Sony DSC-T110
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony TX20 vs Sony DSC-T110

Nikon S6900
Sony DSC-T110
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Sony DSC-T110

Compared to Sony TX200V

Sony TX20
Sony TX200V
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony TX20 vs Sony TX200V

Nikon S6900
Sony TX200V
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Nikon S6500

Sony TX20
Nikon S6500
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony TX20 vs Nikon S6500

Nikon S6900
Nikon S6500
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S6500

Compared to Nikon S810c

Sony TX20
Nikon S810c
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony TX20 vs Nikon S810c

Nikon S6900
Nikon S810c
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S810c

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