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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | TX20 | EX2F |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $329.99 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $369.62 | $479.39 |
| Date Available: | 2012-05-15 | 2012-08-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.7 oz
(133 g)
includes batteries |
11.2 oz
(318 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.7 in. (96 x 56 x 18 mm) |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (112 x 62 x 29 mm) |
| Waterproof: | Yes | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | BSI |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 12.4 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 48 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 209 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPF | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .MPO, RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX))
1920x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p/120p) 320x240 (30p) 384x288 (240p) 192x144 (480p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements) | Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan; 11 elements in 9 groups, with 4 aspherical and 2 high refractive lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 24 - 80mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 17mm | 5.2 - 17.2mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 3.30x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) - f/4.8 (T) | f/1.4 - 7.7 (wide) / f/2.7 - 8.5 (tele); includes ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 57x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking | Contrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Face Recognition AF, Selection AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional OVF1 Optical View Finder | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 614,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 80 to 3200, 6400 and 12800 available when ISO Expansion is activated; ISO 12800 at 3MP |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater, One Push | Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hispeed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Underwater Sweep Panorama) | Scene (Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow, 3D Photo), Magic Plus (Panorama, Magic Frame, Split Shot, Picture in Picture, Artistic Brush, HDR), Burst: Single, High-speed (10fps, 5fps, 3fps), Precapture, Bracket (WB, AE). |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T) | Wide: 0.8m-7.8m (ISO Auto); Tele: 0.8m-4.1m (ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | 19.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | MultiType3b (AV/USB/DC IN), Mini HDMI (Type C) | Micro (Type D) HDMI; DC input supported via Micro USB |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.99 | 1.20 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.82 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 9 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.29 seconds | 0.38 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.30 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.205 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.79 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.015 seconds | 0.130 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Wide-area AF lag: 0.406s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | 1.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1 | Proprietary SLB-10A |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | iLauncher, PC Auto Backup, Samsung Raw Converter | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8; Mac OS 10.4 or higher | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & 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), Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 12MP stills during movies, 7 Picture Effect options. Available in orange, green, black, blue or pink. | Wi-Fi Connectivity: Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, SkyDrive, Auto Backup, TV Link, Wi-Fi Direct. |
