Leica C vs Sony H20
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Leica C vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Also Known as Typ112
(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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On this page, we are reviewing the Leica C vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable but the C (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe C was brought out 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the C scores against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Sony H20
| C | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2013 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Leica C
| H20 | C |
|---|
Common features in the Leica C and Sony H20
| C | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Leica C vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica C comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and 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 use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C compared to the H20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Leica C vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and H20.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica C will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent C should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica C vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Leica C | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica C | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Otherwise known as | Typ112 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $1,299 | $249 |