Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX20V and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was announced 5 months after the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX20V grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX20V and Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX20V versus the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and WX150.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.