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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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 S9100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9100 matches up versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony H20

 S9100 H20 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S9100

 H20 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony H20

 S9100 H20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 features external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S9100 compared to the H20.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and H20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9100 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer S9100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Sony H20
32
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Sony H20
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Sony H20
39
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $249