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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N Facebook ready scores against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Sony H20

 N Facebook ready H20 
RevealedAugust 2013May 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 H20 N Facebook ready 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony H20

 N Facebook ready H20 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready enjoys external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the H20.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and H20.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon N Facebook ready to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer N Facebook ready should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
22
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Sports photography with Sony H20
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Travel photography with Sony H20
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
73
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readySony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $249