Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- New Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony RX100 VI
HX20V | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony HX20V
RX100 VI | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | July 2012 | More recent by 71 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony RX100 VI
HX20V | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-20 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 gr (0.56 lb) | 301 gr (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $397 | $1,198 |