Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX30
HX20V | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX20V
WX30 | HX20V | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX30
HX20V | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |