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Sony A380 vs Sony H20

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony A380 vs Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was released 4 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A380 scores against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony H20

 A380 H20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A380

 H20 A380 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony H20

 A380 H20 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A380 provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Sony A380 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A380 against the H20.

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and H20 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and H20.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A380 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A380 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (500 shots)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
53
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-24 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
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 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $249