Sony HX20V vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's look closer at the Sony HX20V and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The HX20V was announced 8 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX20V scores against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V has outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX20V against the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX20V having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VII will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX20V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.