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  • - Compact camera 18.2 MP CMOS Brown
  • - Image sensor size: 1/2.3"
  • - Optical zoom: 20x Digital zoom: 306x
  • - Smile detection
  • - ISO sensitivity (min): 100 ISO sensitivity (max): 12800 Fastest camera shutter speed: 1/1600 s Slowest camera shutter speed: 4 s ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
  • - Video recording 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD
  • - Built-in microphone Voice recording
  • - Lithium
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1/2.3'' Exmor R CMOS, 18.2MP, 4896x3672, 1920x1080/50p, 20x/80x, ISO 100-12800, 3'' TFT, GPS, MS/SD/SDHC/SDXC, MicroUSB, MicroHDMI, NP-BG1, 221g, Black
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HX20V Digital compact camera
High-performance Cyber-shot™ with powerful 20x zoom and macro shooting.
18.2 megapixels Exmor R™, 20x optical zoom, Full HD 50p, 3D, 7.5cm LCD, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, GPS Log Recording.
- Get closer with ultra-powerful zoom and macro;
- Blur-free Full HD movies, even when walking;
- Very high quality low-light images.

Your powerful travel partner
Packed with easy-to-use features for better-looking images and HD videos, the compact, high-zoom Cyber-shot™ HX20V with Extra High Sensitivity Technology and GPS is your ideal travel partner. Experience detail-packed stills, 3D and Full HD 50p video.

Bring the action even closer
From action packed sports scenes to thrilling close-ups of distant wildlife: fill the frame with stunningly detailed images. Clear Image Zoom doubles 20x optical zoom to an incredible 40x magnification while maintaining flawless picture quality.

Magical movies
Just touch a button and shoot brilliantly crisp, detailed Full HD video clips: you'll enjoy stable, blur-free images even while walking or zooming. Record 50 Full HD (1920x1080) frames every second to capture silky-smooth, cinematic action.

DSLR-style results made easy
It's never been easier to achieve superb images. Superior Auto Mode adjusts exposure and other camera settings for optimum results in virtually any situation.High-speed autofocus locks onto your subject for pin-sharp results.

Sensational images, even in low light
Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The high-resolution Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

Know where you are… and where you’ve been
Knowing where your photos and videos were taken adds a fun dimension to any trip. GPS with Compass displays your position on screen while you’re travelling. Back home, retrace your travels with exciting online map views on your PC.

Short summary description Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V compact camera 1/2.3" 18.2 MP CMOS 4896 x 3672 pixels Brown:
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, 18.2 MP, 4896 x 3672 pixels, CMOS, 20x, Full HD, Brown

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. Camera type: Compact camera, Megapixel: 18.2 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.3", Sensor type: CMOS, Maximum image resolution: 4896 x 3672 pixels. ISO sensitivity (max): 12800. Optical zoom: 20x, Digital zoom: 306x, Focal length range: 4.45 - 89 mm. Fastest camera shutter speed: 1/1600 s. HD type: Full HD, Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Display diagonal: 7.62 cm (3"). Weight: 221 g. Product color: Brown

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Picture quality
Image sensor size *
1/2.3"
Camera type *
Compact camera
Megapixel *
18.2 MP
Sensor type *
CMOS
Maximum image resolution *
4896 x 3672 pixels
Still image resolution(s) *
1920 x 1080,3648 x 2736
Image stabilizer *
No
Supported aspect ratios
16:9
Image formats supported *
JPG
Lens system
Optical zoom *
20x
Digital zoom *
306x
Focal length range
4.45 - 89 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
25 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
500 mm
Minimum aperture number
3.2
Maximum aperture number
5.8
Combined zoom
1600x
Focusing
Auto focusing (AF) modes *
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) object detection
Face
Macro focusing range (tele)
1.7 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞
Smile detection
Yes
Exposure
ISO sensitivity (min) *
100
ISO sensitivity (max) *
12800
ISO sensitivity
100, 1600, 3200, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modes *
Auto
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction *
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering *
Centre-weighted, Spot
Shutter
Fastest camera shutter speed *
1/1600 s
Slowest camera shutter speed *
4 s
Flash
Flash modes *
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide)
0.4 - 7.1 m
Flash range (tele)
1.7 - 3.9 m
Video
Video recording *
Yes
Maximum video resolution *
1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type *
Full HD
Video resolutions
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps
Video formats supported
AVCHD, MPEG
Audio
Built-in microphone *
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Memory
Compatible memory cards *
microSDHC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display *
LCD
Display diagonal *
7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)
921600 pixels
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type
Not available
Ports & interfaces
PictBridge *
No
USB version *
2.0
Camera
White balance *
Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Scene modes *
Backlight, Beach, Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Twilight, Landscape
Photo effects *
Black&White
Contrast adjustment
Yes
Saturation adjustment
Yes
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Start-up time
1900 ms
Playback zoom (max)
8x
Histogram
Yes
3D
Yes
Image editing
Rotating, Trimming
GPS (satellite)
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Image processor
Bionz
Design
Product color *
Brown
Waterproof
No
Battery
Battery technology *
Lithium
Battery life (CIPA standard)
320 shots
Battery life (max)
2.66 h
Battery type
NP-BG1
Weight & dimensions
Width
106.6 mm
Depth
34.6 mm
Height
61.9 mm
Weight
221 g
Weight (including battery)
254 g
Packaging content
Hand strap
Yes
Cables included
USB
Batteries included
Yes
Bundled software
PlayMemories Home
Other features
Aperture range (F-F)
3.2 - 5.8
Built-in flash
Yes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
25 - 500 mm
HDMI ports quantity
1
Power source type
Battery
Aperture priority AE
Yes
Manual focus
Yes
Panorama
Yes
Trimming
Yes
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Uk has collected 54 expert reviews for Sony Cyber-shot HX20V Digital compact camera and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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85%
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T3.com
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
There's no doubt the fixed lens compact camera market has been hard hit by the quality and convenience of the smartphone and its use for everyday snapping.The photo industry's response is an increasing volume of long lens, ‘travel zoom' cameras. These mar...
Good Pocket friendly dimensions, Sharp shots at maximum zoom, Lots of manual options...
Bad Pricey, Loss of focus at edge of frame, Barrel distorition...
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80%
techradar.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, the latest flagship pocket compact in its High Performance range offers an all-in-one solution for travellers who don't want to pack a DSLR or compact system camera, yet still require choice when shooting stills and video. T...
Good Broad zoom range, Solid build, GPS and panorama stitching, Easy to use, Sharp, colourful results...
Bad Expensive RRP, Some barrel distortion at times, Loss of highlights at times...
Bottom line The chief selling point here remains the ideal compromise between the broad zoom range and compact dimensions, and on the Sony Cyber-shot HX20V such far-reaching scope as afforded by a 25-500mm equivalent focal range will deliver a huge amount of composi...
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80%
dpexpert.com.au
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
REVIEW—SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-HX20V by terry on 7 June 2012 Price: $500 Good party-cam THE LOW-DOWN: This camera has an 18 megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25–500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built-in and the 75m...
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0%
smh.com.au
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Read later Sony Cybershot DSC-HX20V. This camera has an 18-megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25mm-500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built in and the 75mm LCD is a fine, bright, high-definition viewer. The body...
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0%
expertreviews.co.uk
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Pocket ultra-zoom cameras combine point-and-shoot simplicity with a big zoom to help frame shots more creatively, and are a worthwhile upgrade to a smartphone's camera that can't zoom at all. The HX20V is the pricier of two such models in Sony current...
Bottom line A fantastic array of innovative and genuinely useful features, but image quality has its ups and downs...
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60%
trustedreviews.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
The Sony HX20V takes over from the HX9V that we reviewed last year as the flagship travel compact within Sony's Cyber-shot compact digital camera range. There is, of course, the HX200V with its 30x zoom, however given the dimensions of that model it's muc...
Good Huge zoom range offers plenty of flexibility, Plenty of useful shooting modes and features, Good image quality - especially at lower ISO settings, Stylish and well-built...
Bad Menu navigation can take a bit of getting used to, AVCHD video options may confuse some users...
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80%
pocket-lint.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
The Sony Cyber-shot HX20V is part of Sony’s summer refresh of its compact camera range. The update to the excellent HX9V, the HX20V’s title digits may have jumped by a margin of 11, but can this latest model crank up the performance dial by similar pr...
Good Big zoom range, small body size, super-fast autofocus, great auto modes, GPS, well built, easy to use...
Bad Much pricier than the competition, no aperture or shutter priority, wide-angle suffers sharpness and purple fringing issues to edges, menus can be a little slow to react, shot-to-shot time could be faster...
Bottom line A great zoom range crammed into a small body and stacks of features including super-fast autofocus work in the HX20V’s favour. But the near-£400 price tag is extortionate compared to the competition, particularly when image quality is no more refined t...
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80%
digitalversus.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
We received our Sony HX20V at the same time as a Nikon S9200. When unboxing them, we were struck by certain similarities.Naturally, the cameras' size and weight are quite close—they're models from equivalent ranges and so the same technical restriction...
Good Good build quality, design and handling, Good screen with relatively accurate display quality, Full HD video at up to 50p with stereo sound, Advanced image processing, digital noise kept in check, Very good general responsiveness...
Bad No RAW mode and Jpeg shots are quite heavily processed—too processed for some users, Lens quality could be more consistent, especially at mid and long focal lengths...
Bottom line The Sony HX20V is a very nice camera indeed. It has plenty of features, offers good performances, and takes great pictures ... so long as you don't mind their slightly 'processed' look. The lens, however, could deliver more consistent levels of sharpne...
100%
Cameras.co.uk
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
The Sony Cybershot DSC HX20V is a powerful camera with plenty of features packed into a compact body. These include 20x zoom, High Definition Movies with stereo sound and Manual Exposure Controls. You also have access to GPS tagging, 18 megapixels and a f...
Good Picturequality,rangeoffeatures,GPS,HDMovieswithstereosound,1cmmacromode...
Bad Aperture priority and shutter priority modes...
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85%
amateurphotographer.co.uk
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Cameras at the top end of the compact market have to work hard to maintain their positions, due to competition from less expensive compact system cameras and advanced point-and-shoot models. Loosely termed ‘travel compacts’, these models feature a range o...
Bottom line Advances in technology have allowed travel compact cameras to remain competitive, and Sony has pushed the standard even higher with the Cyber-shot HX20V. Although it is not the most creative camera in terms of manual control, the HX20V allows great pictur...
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100%
stuff.tv
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Stuff magazine Wed, Jun 13 2012, 3:17PM We think a compact camera should be easy to use in any situation, fast to react and if it can make a camcorder redundant, so much the better. Sony's DSC-HX20V does all of that, building on the success of the...
Good Fantastic point-'n'- shoot results, Unrivalled video performance in its class, 20x zoom...
Bad Not the prettiest camera...
Bottom line A superb compact that's ready for anything...
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100%
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, the latest flagship pocket compact in its High Performance range offers an all-in-one solution for travellers who don't want to pack a DSLR or compact system camera, yet still require choice when shooting stills and video.Tr...
Good Broad zoom range, Solid build, GPS and panorama stitching, Easy to use, Sharp, colourful results...
Bad Expensive RRP, Some barrel distortion at times, Loss of highlights at times...
Bottom line If you're in the market for a travel zoom camera that delivers remarkably consistent, colourful and detail rich results, offers a solid-feel build that should withstand bouncing around in your backpack - plus you're prepared to pay a top-end price - then...
80%
brisbanetimes.com.au
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
This camera has an 18-megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25mm-500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built in and the 75mm LCD is a fine, bright, high-definition viewer. The body is bulky and heavy for a compact but it is the mass and volume that speaks quality of construction...
Bottom line Our constant complaint about excessive pixel counts is getting a bit monotonous, so let's approach it from another angle. If your intended photo output is sharing on the interweb or printing up to postcard size, you won't notice the smudging. The Sony is...
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0%
gizmodo.com.au
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Photography has always been one of those art forms that truly astonishes me. It can produce some truly beautiful images that capture a solitary moment of fun, sadness or passion, ready to be shared to friends or printed on glossy paper. A camera in the ha...
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dpexpert.com.au
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
This camera has an 18 megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25–500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built-in and the 75mm LCD is a fine, bright, high definition viewer. The body is bulky and heavy for a compact but it is th...
Good Auto white balance is astonishing. Under a variety of light setups, from incandescent to florescent and daylight the colour is almost always spot on, or so little off true that it is easily corrected.
Bad There is fine detail smudging at even the lowest ISO setting, caused by aggressive noise reduction made necessary by the high pixel density. Bleeding reds are a problem but reducing the saturation in the main menu helps...
Bottom line Our constant complaint about excessive pixel counts is getting a bit monotonous, so let's approach it from another angle. If your intended photo output is sharing on the interweb or printing up to postcard size at home or in the shop you won't notice the...
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