Sony HX20V vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are analyzing the Sony HX20V versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the HX20V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The HX20V was announced 8 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX20V scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V has physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX20V and the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX20V having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HX20V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.