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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    18.2 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Range

7.1 m

Display resolution

921000 px

Display size

3 in

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

Digital zoom

40 x

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

20 x

White balance presets

7

ISO max

12800

3D

Yes

GPS

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

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Expert reviews

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V ($399.99 direct) is a compact point-and-shoot camera with a long 20x zoom lens. The 18-megapixel shooter captures sharp...

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is the midrange model in Sony's trio of GPS-equipped travel zoom cameras. All three cameras - the HX10V ($330), HX20V...

Photography Blog

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a feature-packed travel-zoom camera that sits at the top of the Cyber-shot range. Offering a 20x, 25-500mm zoom lens,...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2012
Street price (US) 399.99 $
Released (FR) April 2012
Street price (EUR) 419 €
Colors
Brown
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 18.2 MP
Type BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Processor BIONZ
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 20 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 25-500 mm
Maximum aperture F3.2 - F5.8
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 40 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 921000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Portrait
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS Yes
Type Integrated
Timelapse No
3D Yes
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 960 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 320
Size and weight
62 in
35 in
107 in
254 oz
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Height 62 in
Width 107 in
Deep 35 in
Weight 254 oz
Image
Max resolution 4896x3672 pixels
Ratio 4:3
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Slow Sync
Range 7.1 m
External flash No
Video
Format AVCHD
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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