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Sony A200 vs Sony H20

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A200 and Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the A200 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was revealed 10 months earlier than the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A200 grades vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony H20

 A200 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A200

 H20 A200 
AnnouncedMay 2009July 2008More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony H20

 A200 H20 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A200 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A200 compared to the H20.

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and H20 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and H20.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The A200 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older A200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
46
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony H20
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sony A200 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-07-17 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572g (1.26 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $249