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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony HX20V and Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was revealed 13 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX20V scores versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX30

 HX20V WX30 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX20V

 WX30 HX20V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX30

 HX20V WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX20V and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX20V vs the WX30.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and WX30.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HX20V should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX20V
Street photography with Sony WX30
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-20 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254g (0.56 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $397 $259