Sony HX20V vs Sony RX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX20V vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX20V was released 7 months before the RX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX20V grades against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V offers outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX20V compared to the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and RX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HX20V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.