Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX20V
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Sony Cybershot
DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

100

  
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

47

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
66.0
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 101x59x36 mm
True resolution
 High true resolution
20 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Zoom
 Great zoom
20x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 107x62x35 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX20V
Zoom Much more zoom 20x vs 3.6x
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 Around 31.5x more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Startup delay Less startup delay 1900 ms vs 2800 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Lowest price Much cheaper $299.99 vs $648.00
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 The best price we've seen is $348 cheaper (2.2x less)
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.4" vs 1.4"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX100
Sensor size Much larger sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 4x larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 20 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 2x more detail in your photos
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.2
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-RX100's lens captures much more light (1.7 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The DSC-RX100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 921k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Focus points More focus points 25 vs 9
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Size Smaller 101x59x36 mm vs 107x62x35 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 213 g vs 254 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 330 shots vs 320 shots
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
47 vs 100
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Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
DSC-HX20V:921k dots
DSC-RX100:1,229k dots
Light sensitivity Extremely good maximum light sensitivity Help
DSC-HX20V:12,800 ISO
DSC-RX100:25,600 ISO
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Battery life Great battery life Help
DSC-HX20V:320 shots
DSC-RX100:330 shots
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DSC-HX20V:$299.99
DSC-RX100:$648.00
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.4"
Weight Heavy Help
DSC-HX20V:254 g
DSC-RX100:213 g
Size Large Help
DSC-HX20V:107x62x35 mm
DSC-RX100:101x59x36 mm
Startup delay Significant startup delay Help
DSC-HX20V:1900 ms
DSC-RX100:2800 ms
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon Powershot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is significantly smaller
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$440 - $448
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$399
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299 - $325
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Significantly smaller
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$240 - $269
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom

$366
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$328
Size Much smaller
Battery life Much longer battery life
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Size Smaller
Weight Lighter
Zoom Less zoom
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599 - $600
Autofocus Faster autofocus
External flash Supports an external flash
Size Much larger
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Much larger
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$444 - $449
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Boutique

$2,780 - $2,798
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Size Much larger
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

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