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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony HX100V and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was introduced 9 months prior to the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX100V scores vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony HX20V

 HX100V HX20V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX100V

 HX20V HX100V 
IntroducedJuly 2012October 2011More modern by 9 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony HX20V

 HX100V HX20V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V has external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX100V and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX100V compared to the HX20V.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and HX20V is 66 and 90 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and HX20V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (577g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
47
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (577 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony HX20V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-10-21 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.70 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577g (1.27 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $397