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Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon S6300 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S6300 grades versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony H20

 S6300 H20 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S6300

 H20 S6300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony H20

 S6300 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6300 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6300 versus the H20.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and H20.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $249