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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 2 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX500 IS scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 HX20V SX500 IS 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 SX500 IS HX20V 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the HX20V.
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HX20V is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and HX20V.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
45
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (254g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
45
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
49
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (195 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than others (254 grams)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
46
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
50
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (254 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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