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Sigma fp vs Sony H20

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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
  • Launched May 2009
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Sigma fp vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma fp vs Sony H20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and H20 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was revealed 10 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the fp grades against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony H20

 fp H20 
LaunchedJuly 2019May 2009Newer by 124 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sigma fp

 H20 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony H20

 fp H20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma fp vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the fp vs the H20.

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and H20 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and H20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer fp will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
78
environment proofing
offers touch focus
great MP (25MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Sigma fp vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony H20
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-11 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,050 $249