Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Overview
First introduced in July, 2012,
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a 18 MP
Compact with a 1/2.3
(6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony HX10V
with Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony HX20V with Sony HX10V
Sony
replaced Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V with
Sony HX30V.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony HX20V with Sony HX30V
Sony HX20V comes with a 6.16 x 4.62 mm BSI-CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 7.7 mm (0.3").
- Full Frame
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Sensor resolution of Sony HX20V ~ 4892 x 3678 pixels.
Sony HX20V has Crop Factor: 5.62
The sensor has a surface area of 28.5 mm².
There are approximate 17,992,776 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Sony HX20V
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V with competitors in small sensor superzoom cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
AF Face Detection |
922k dots Screen Resolution |
Long Battery Life: 320 shots |
Manual Exposure Mode |
25 mm Wide Angle Lens |
Optical Image Stabilization |
12800 Max Native ISO |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
3.2 Lens at Wide |
9 Focus Points |
2 AE Bracketing Range |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/1600s |
No Environmental Sealing |
No External Flash |
Slow Lens at Tele: F5.8 |
No Articulating Screen |
Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/1600s |
No Built-in Viewfinder |
Slow Lens at Wide: F3.2 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V has an Overall Score of 45/100
and ranked #248 out of 802
in Compact cameras, and ranked #639
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony HX20V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V weighs 254g and has external dimensions
of 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38"). Considering that the average weight
of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras is 392g,
Sony HX20V
is 138 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony HX20V is less by 6mm
more than the average length in Small Sensor Superzoom.
Weight Comparison
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Sony HX20V
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Dimensions |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|
Sony HX90V
|
245 g
|
254 g
|
102 x 58 x 36 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony HX50V
|
272 g
|
254 g
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony HX30V
|
254 g
|
254 g
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony WX350
|
164 g
|
254 g
|
96 x 55 x 26 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony HX10V
|
234 g
|
254 g
|
105 x 60 x 34 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Canon SX260 HS
|
231 g
|
254 g
|
106 x 61 x 33 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Panasonic ZS50
|
243 g
|
254 g
|
111 x 65 x 34 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony HX80
|
245 g
|
254 g
|
102 x 58 x 36 mm
|
107 x 62 x 35 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Announced |
July, 2012 |
Body Type |
Compact |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
|
Number of Lenses |
0 |
Macro Focus Range |
1 |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
None |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
9 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/1600 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
7.10 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
18 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4896 x 3672 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Built-In |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
320 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-BG1 |
Physical |
Weight |
254 g |
Physical Dimensions |
107 x 62 x 35 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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