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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 3 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1000pj matches up against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony H20

 S1000pj H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S1000pj

 H20 S1000pj 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony H20

 S1000pj H20 
LaunchedAugust 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj features exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1000pj and the H20.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and H20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S1000pj to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Sony H20
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $289 $249