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Sony A350 vs Sony H20

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony A350 vs Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A350 was brought out 11 months earlier than the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A350 scores versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony H20

 A350 H20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A350

 H20 A350 
IntroducedMay 2009June 2008More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony H20

 A350 H20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A350 versus the H20.

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and H20 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and H20.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A350 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A350 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A350
Street photography with Sony H20
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than others (674g)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (674 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (250g)
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Sony A350 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-06-06 2009-05-14
Body design 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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674g (1.49 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 595 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $249