Sony HX20V vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX20V versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was unveiled 3 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX20V matches up against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V offers external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX20V versus Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX20V compared to the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and QX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX20V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.