Sony A7S II vs Sony H20

Following is a in depth review of the Sony A7S II versus Sony H20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close but the A7S II (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The A7S II was unveiled 6 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7S II grades against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S II provides outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7S II versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A7S II compared to the H20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and H20 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and H20.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7S II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7S II will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher A7S II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.