Pentax VS20 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax VS20 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was introduced 4 months after the HX100V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VS20 matches up vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VS20 against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.