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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX20V was introduced 6 months later than the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX20V matches up against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX70

 HX20V WX70 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony HX20V

 WX70 HX20V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX70

 HX20V WX70 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX20V against the WX70.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-20 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254 gr (0.56 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Retail pricing $397 $242