Canon N vs Sony H20

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon N versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 3 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N matches up versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N features external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the N vs the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N and H20.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon N to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent N should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.