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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Announced May 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 4 months later than the H20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS grades vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sony H20

 SX120 IS H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX120 IS

 H20 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sony H20

 SX120 IS H20 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions 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 based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the H20.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and H20 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX120 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H20
33
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (285g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (285g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H20
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 285g (0.63 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $249