Sony HX20V vs Sony QX100

The following is a extensive review of the Sony HX20V versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the HX20V (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The HX20V was released 13 months earlier than the QX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX20V scores versus the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V enjoys physical measurements 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX20V versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX20V compared to the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HX20V will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.