Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX20V and Sony HX30V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX20V has external dimensions of 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX30V has external dimensions of 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX20V and the Sony HX30V. In this case, we can see that Sony HX20V and Sony HX30V have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX20V and Sony HX30V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX20V and Sony HX30V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX20V and Sony HX30V have exactly the same weight of 254g.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX20V and Sony HX30V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.