Sony A100 vs Sony H20
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100/Sony-A100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20/Sony-H20-front.jpg)
87 Imaging
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Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Released July 2006
- Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Updated by Sony A550
(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
- Revealed May 2009
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Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony A100 and Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A100 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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The A100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the H20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A100 grades vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony H20
A100 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A100
H20 | A100 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | ![]() | July 2006 | More recent by 33 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony H20
A100 | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A100 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Sony A100 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A100 compared to the H20.
![Sony A100 vs Sony H20 size comparison Sony A100 vs Sony H20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and H20 is 64 and 87 respectively.
![Sony A100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison Sony A100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and H20.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The A100 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Sony A100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison Sony A100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A100 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2006-07-31 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 638 grams (1.41 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 476 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-FM55H | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $249 |