Sony HX20V vs Sony A55
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Updated by Sony A57
Sony HX20V vs Sony A55 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sony HX20V and Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the HX20V (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX20V was brought out 24 months after the A55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX20V scores versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX20V vs Sony A55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony A55
HX20V | A55 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | August 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony HX20V
A55 | HX20V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony A55
HX20V | A55 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX20V vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX20V and Sony A55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HX20V vs the A55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and A55.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony HX20V will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent HX20V should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony SLT-A55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-20 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $397 | $800 |