Sony HX20V vs Sony HX7V

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony HX20V and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was manufactured 13 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX20V grades against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX20V and Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX20V vs the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent HX20V should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.