Nikon S31 vs Sony H20

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S31 and Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was released 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S31 matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S31 and the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and H20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S31 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern S31 will have an advantage in sensor tech.