Sony HX20V vs Sony WX10

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX20V and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was released 19 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX20V matches up versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V provides outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX20V and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX20V against the WX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and WX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX20V provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.