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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

digital camera model

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionNov 4, 2025
Entity authorityQ19294702 ↗
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The camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a digital camera that was first released in 2012. The Sony Cyber-shot HX20V is part of the Cyber-shot line of cameras released by Sony.

Features

The Sony HX20V Features include:

Wide-angle lens

18.2 megapixel resolution

Optical image stabilizer in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for hand shake

10 fps continuous shooting

20x optical zoom range

1 cm minimum focusing distance

Full HD 1080p movie mode in both normal and wide aspect ratio

Panorama Still Image Size : Sweep Panorama:HR(10,480 x 4,096) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)

Optical SteadyShot™ with 3-way Active Mode Image Stabilization

Background Defocus

Sony G Lens

AVCHD 60i:28M PS(1,920×1,080/60p)/24M FX/17M FH(1,920×1,080/60i)/9M HQ(1,440×1,080/60i),MP4:12M(1,440×1,080/30fps)/6M(1,280×720/30fps)/3M VGA(640×480/30fps)

Dust + push- sensitive objective (for comfortable use)

GPS capabilities

40x digital zoom (clear image zoom)

Manual modes

Camera modes

Intelligent Auto: allows the camera to analyze the scene and automatically adjust settings for optimal exposure, focus, and other parameters

Program Auto (P): more control over settings like ISO, white balance, and exposure (camera handles other settings)

Aperture priority (A): manually set the aperture while the camera adjusts other settings like shutter speed

Shutter Priority (S): manually set the shutter speed while the camera adjusts other settings accordingly

Manual Exposure (M): Provides full manual control over both aperture and shutter speed

Scene Selection: Offers various scene modes optimized for specific shooting situations like Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene, etc.

Sweep Panorama: Capture wide panoramic shots by panning the camera across a scene.

Superior Auto: Similar to Intelligent Auto, but handles low-light exposure better, reducing noise.

3D Shooting Mode: Allows the capture of 3D images when used with a compatible display

Background Defocus: simulates a shallow depth of field to create a blurred background

Design

The Sony HX20/HX20V is designed to be a compact camera, that can fit very easily in your pocket. It includes a very small 960mah battery that can be easily changed on the go.

It features a grip object in between the camera controls for comfortable use with one hand. It's also constructed with durable materials to withstand everyday usage and occasional bumps or knocks during travel. A zoom -controlling mechanism is being used around the shutter button for quick zooming capabilities.

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