Sony A6600 vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A6600 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A6600 was announced 7 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A6600 matches up versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A6600 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6600 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 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 Sony A6600 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A6600 versus the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and HX20V is 77 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and HX20V.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6600 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A6600 provides an edge in sensor technology.