Sony HX20V vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX20V and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The HX20V was launched 6 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX20V scores against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V has got external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX20V and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX20V vs the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX20V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HX20V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.