Sony HX20V vs Sony HX350

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX20V versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was released 5 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX20V scores against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V has external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HX20V against the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and HX350.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HX20V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.