Sony HX20V vs Sony W230

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony HX20V and Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was revealed 3 years after the W230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX20V matches up vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX20V against the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and W230.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX20V to result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern HX20V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.