- 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Sony DSC-HX5V advantages over Canon D20
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More telephoto lens reach
250 mm
vs
140 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
30
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
1.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Canon D20 advantages over Sony DSC-HX5V
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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Fast startup
~1.60
vs
2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
461k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
12.1
vs
10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Good still and video image quality; Attractive, comfortable design; 3-inch LCD monitor that's easy to view in even bright sunlight.
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Feature set lags behind current (2013) models; Performance average at best; Poor wide-angle optical quality; High chromatic aberration and corner softness.
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Read our Canon D20 Express Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-H55
Sony
DSC-HX5V
Sony
DSC-H55
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Less expensive
-
More pixels
Compared to Nikon S8100
Sony
DSC-HX5V
Nikon
S8100
Compared to Ricoh CX5
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Built-in GPS
-
Wider angle lens
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Waterproof
-
Shoots 24p video
Compared to Fujifilm XP150
Sony
DSC-HX5V
Fujifilm
XP150
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Less expensive
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Waterproof
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HDMI out
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Shoots 24p video
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Less expensive
-
More pixels