Sony HX20V vs Sony WX5

Below, we are looking at the Sony HX20V and Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was announced 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX20V matches up versus the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V enjoys 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) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX20V and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX20V versus the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and WX5.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent HX20V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.