Sony HX20V vs Sony W800

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX20V vs Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was revealed 19 months before the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HX20V grades vs the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V has outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX20V vs the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HX20V will be behind in sensor technology.