Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony HX10V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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | July 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony 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 |