Sony HX20V vs Sony WX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony HX20V and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX20V was introduced 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX20V scores versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V comes with external 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 WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony HX20V and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX20V against the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and WX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern HX20V will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.