Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX20V and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-HX20V.
April 2012
(85%)
54 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
When it comes to the digital camera market, there are many cameras that provide similar specifications and image quality. The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC HX20V is no exception to these specifics and the quality of manufacture and quality of the images it prod...
Abstract: As is tradition, InsideHW is trying once again to aid you in the chase for the new camera to carry along during the summer holidays. It’s all but easy to opt for a particular model that would suit you perfectly. This is almost never the case anyway, b...
The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX20V is a more capable and more refined version of our favourite travel-zoom camera from 2011, the HX9V, with a longer lens, higher resolution and extra features helping to maintain Sony's lead over the competition in this ultr...
Published: 2012-07-05, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Sharp images. Good high ISO performance. GPS. Long zoom range. Shoots stills while recording video.
Expensive
With its Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, Sony packs a long 20x zoom lens and GPS into one decidedly svelte camera. It's one of the more expensive compact superzoom models you'll find, but all those features along with high performance warrant the price....
Good photo quality for target audience, Packs a 20X zoom lens into a compact body, Optical image stabilization, with 3way "active mode" for movies, Supersharp 3inch LCD display, Very snappy performance, especially autofocus, Good set of manual controls, which include white balance finetuning and bracketing, Two "intelligent" auto modes pick the scene mode for you, Builtin GPS with compass, Anti M
Lots of detail smudging, even at ISO 100, Tends to underexpose; highlight clipping can be an issue at times, Redeye a problem, though it can be removed in playback mode, Only two apertures to choose from at any one time; no shutter or aperture priority modes, or RAW support, No manual controls in movie mode, Ten shot limit in burst mode, even at 2 frames/sec, Design annoyances: custom button hard
Conclusion The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a very good travel zoom camera that offers a great selection of auto modes, some very useful bells and whistles, limited manual controls, blazing performance, and 1080/60p video recording. If you're not "pix...
Quality: one of the best performers in the compact market.Why you would buy it: great for Full HD movie shooting; great for macro shooting; 10 fps continuous shooting; excellent high ISO performance.Why you wouldn't: no RAW capture; small sensor.At the en...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a very good travel zoom camera that offers a great selection of auto modes, some very useful bells and whistles, limited manual controls, blazing performance, and 1080/60p video recording. If you're not 'pixel peeping'...
Abstract: 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...
Broad zoom range, Solid build, GPS and panorama stitching, Easy to use, Sharp, colourful results
Expensive RRP, Some barrel distortion at times, Loss of highlights at times
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 ...
