Sony HX20V vs Sony HX300
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- New Model is Sony HX400V
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony HX20V vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX20V was released 7 months earlier than the HX300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX20V matches up against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX300
| HX20V | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony HX20V
| HX300 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | July 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony HX300
| HX20V | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX20V against the HX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and HX300.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HX20V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-07-20 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | BIONZ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 254g (0.56 lbs) | 623g (1.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 320 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-BG1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $397 | $339 |
