Sony HX20V vs Sony WX350

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was revealed 19 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX20V grades against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX20V vs the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX20V will be behind in sensor tech.