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Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma SD1 and Sony H20, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 was announced 17 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD1 grades against the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony H20

 SD1 H20 
RevealedSeptember 2010May 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sigma SD1

 H20 SD1 

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony H20

 SD1 H20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 offers external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD1 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1 against the H20.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and H20 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and H20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma SD1 will offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SD1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
65
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony H20
 Sigma SD1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4800 x 3200 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 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 - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,339 $249