Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX20V and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very comparable but the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The HX20V was launched 7 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HX20V matches up versus the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V features outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX20V and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX20V and the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX20V will be behind in sensor technology.