Canon N vs Sony HX20V

Below is a extended review of the Canon N and Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was released 6 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the N matches up versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N has got outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Canon N and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the N against the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and HX20V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.