Sony HX20V vs Sony WX220

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX20V and Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was announced 19 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX20V matches up versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX20V features external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX20V and Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX20V vs the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older HX20V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.