Sony A6100 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony A6100 and Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A6100 was unveiled 7 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A6100 scores against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6100 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A6100 and the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and HX20V is 81 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and HX20V.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6100 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A6100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.