Canon 20D vs Sony HX20V

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 20D versus Sony HX20V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 20D was unveiled 8 years before the HX20V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 20D grades versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Canon 20D Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 20D versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 20D against the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and HX20V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and HX20V.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20D having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX20V will give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.