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Canon A810 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A810 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A810 grades against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony H20

 A810 H20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A810

 H20 A810 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony H20

 A810 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A810 compared to the H20.

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and H20.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A810 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Sony H20
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Canon A810 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot A810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $249