Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX20V and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The HX20V was launched 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX20V grades against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V has exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX20V and Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX20V and the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX20V due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HX20V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.