Sony A100 vs Sony H20

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and H20 is 64 and 87 respectively.

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.