Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be looking at the Sony HX20V versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HX20V was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX20V matches up vs the RX100 IV in terms of 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-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V features 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX20V versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX20V compared to the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX20V will be behind in sensor tech.