Sony HX20V vs Sony WX500

Here is a complete assessment of the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was introduced 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX20V matches up versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V enjoys outer 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX20V against the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older HX20V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.