Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX20V
 vs
Sony Cybershot
WX10

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX10

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.4
Size
 Really small
Super compact 95x53x23 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
161 g
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 107x62x35 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX20V
Zoom Much more zoom 20x vs 7.6x
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 Around 7x more zoom
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 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-HX20V's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.99 vs $314.01
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony WX10
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.2
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 At its widest zoom, the WX10's lens captures slightly more light (0.8 f-stops)
Size Much smaller 95x53x23 mm vs 107x62x35 mm
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 Around 50% smaller
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Thickness Much thinner 0.9" vs 1.4"
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 More than 30% thinner
Weight Much lighter 161 g vs 254 g
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 Around 40% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
48 vs 53
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Sony Cybershot WX10 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10. 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 compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DSC-HX20V:25 mm
WX10:24 mm
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
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
WX10:$314.01
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$328
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cybershot WX10
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$314
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cybershot WX10
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$320 - $349
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Travel zoom

$282 - $288
Weight Is slightly lighter
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the Cybershot WX10

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
Panasonic ZS30/TZ40

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$399
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Significantly smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix ZS30 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-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 Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$448
Zoom Much more zoom
External flash Supports an external flash
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$259
Zoom More zoom
Size Smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen size Larger screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Ultra compact
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX30 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Compact

$313 - $346
Size Slightly smaller
Weight Lighter
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Cybershot WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Larger screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cybershot WX10

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