Sony H20 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look much closer at the Sony H20 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was manufactured 4 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H20 scores versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H20 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Sony H20 vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the H20 and the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and HX20V is 87 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind in sensor tech.