Sony HX1 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX20V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was announced 4 years before the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX1 grades vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 features outside measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX1 against the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will give you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.