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Sony HX20V vs Sony A57

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony HX20V versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the HX20V (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The HX20V was launched about the same time to the A57 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX20V matches up versus the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony A57

 HX20V A57 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony HX20V

 A57 HX20V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony A57

 HX20V A57 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2012Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V provides physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX20V versus Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HX20V versus the A57.

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and A57.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX20V due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony HX20V will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
Sony A57 Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography factors
Sony A57 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography features
Sony A57 Sports photography features
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V Travel photography info
Sony A57 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
Sony A57 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging info
Sony A57 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony SLT-A57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-07-20 2012-09-13
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254g (0.56 pounds) 618g (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 320 images 550 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $397 $1,000