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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 4 years after the H20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony H20

 Galaxy Camera 2 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 H20 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H20

 Galaxy Camera 2 H20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while 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).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the H20.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and H20.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony H20
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H20
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $249