Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

87

 
Olympus SZ-12

56

 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Light sensitivity
High ISO
12,800 ISO
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Macro focus
Great macro
1 cm
Longest exposure
Long exposures
30 seconds
 
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Olympus SZ-12

Reasons to buy the Olympus SZ-12

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/3.0
 

differences

Advantages of the Olympus SZ-12

Zoom More zoom 24x vs 20x
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More than 40% more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.0 vs f/3.2
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At its widest zoom, the SZ-12's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Lowest price Cheaper $144.00 vs $299.99
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The best price we've seen is $156 cheaper (2.1x less)
Weight Slightly lighter 226 g vs 254 g
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More than 10% lighter
Fastest shutter speed Slightly faster max shutter speed 1/1700s vs 1/1600s
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Around 10% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX20V

GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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More than 2x higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The DSC-HX20V's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 0.6 fps
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More than 16.5x faster continuous shooting
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Battery life Longer battery life 320 shots vs 220 shots
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Around 50% more shots per battery charge
Size Slightly smaller 107x62x35 mm vs 106x69x40 mm
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More than 20% smaller
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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7.5x longer exposures
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.4" vs 1.6"
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More than 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Olympus SZ-12 Olympus SZ-12
56 vs 87
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$240 - $269

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$448

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Olympus SZ-31MR

Travel zoom

$254 - $280

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$204 - $280

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker

Olympus SZ-12 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus SZ-14

Olympus SZ-14

Digicam

$203 - $304

Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Fastest shutter speed Much slower max shutter speed
Olympus Stylus SZ-15

Olympus Stylus SZ-15

Travel zoom

$199

Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Olympus Stylus SZ-16 iHS

Olympus Stylus SZ-16 iHS

Travel zoom

$215 - $229

Movie format Higher resolution movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Lowest price More expensive
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Travel zoom

$169 - $201

Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Olympus SZ-10

Olympus SZ10

Travel zoom

$282

Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Zoom Less zoom

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom

$366

Lowest price More expensive
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$399

Touch screen Has a touch screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$328

Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Size Slightly smaller
GPS No built-in GPS
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413

Weight Slightly lighter
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Zoom Less zoom

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