LCD and Viewfinder
Sony TX20 has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 922k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
LCD is
Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.
TX20 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) (Compare). If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.
Max Shutter speed
Sony TX20 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1600 sec.
Flash
Unfortunately TX20 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.
Focusing
Sony TX20 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.
Sony TX20 also features
Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.
Video Features
With Sony TX20, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in MPEG-4 and AVCHD formats. Full HD resolution of Sony TX20 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
TX20 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Sony TX20 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Olympus XZ-2 iHS or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.
Connectivity and Storage
You can connect TX20 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.
Battery Sony TX20 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 250 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.
Battery Life Comparison in Ultracompact Cameras
Nikon L32 with its 320shots is the model with longest battery life among Ultracompact cameras. Check the comparison of Sony TX20 vs Nikon L32 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.
Sony TX20 Features Compared to Main Competitors
Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Sony TX20 is $329.99