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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX200V and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 2 months earlier than the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX200V grades vs the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX20V

 HX200V HX20V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX200V

 HX20V HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony HX20V

 HX200V HX20V 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2012Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V has physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX200V compared to the HX20V.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and HX20V is 66 and 90 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and HX20V.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony HX20V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-11 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $397