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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX20V matches up vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX90V

 HX20V HX90V 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX20V

 HX90V HX20V 
RevealedApril 2015July 2012Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony HX90V

 HX20V HX90V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V offers outside measurements 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HX20V and the HX90V.

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX20V is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX20V
Street photography with Sony HX90V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
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lighter than average (254 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-20 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254g (0.56 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $397 $440