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Sony A330 vs Sony H20

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
Sony H20
(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 A330 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony A330 and Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched but the A330 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was unveiled at a similar time to the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A330 matches up against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony H20

 A330 H20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A330

 H20 A330 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony H20

 A330 H20 
RevealedMay 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A330 comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Sony A330 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A330 compared to the H20.

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and H20 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The A330 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A330
Travel photography with Sony H20
44
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A330
Landscape photography with Sony H20
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sony A330 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $545 $249