Sony HX20V vs Sony TX100V

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX20V and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was brought out 19 months later than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX20V grades against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V has 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the HX20V versus the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX20V should have a benefit in sensor tech.