- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
Differences
Sony HX20V advantages over Sony NEX-5R
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Less expensive
$400 vs
$750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Sony NEX-5R advantages over Sony HX20V
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.78
vs
1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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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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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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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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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Sony NEX-5N
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Focus peaking
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Touchscreen
Compared to Sony HX10V
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Sony HX30V
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In-camera panoramas
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Canon EOS M
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
External Mic Jack
Compared to Panasonic ZS35
Sony
HX20V
Panasonic
ZS35
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Built-in GPS
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Manual focus
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Sony
NEX-5R
Panasonic
ZS35
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor