Sony HX20V vs Sony RX1R II

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX20V versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The HX20V was revealed 4 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX20V matches up versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V features physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX20V versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX20V vs the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX20V having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HX20V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.