Sony A7S vs Sony H20

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A7S and Sony H20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched but the A7S (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was launched 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A7S scores vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7S enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A7S versus the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and H20 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and H20.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7S because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7S will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A7S provides an edge in sensor technology.