Sony A380 vs Sony H20
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Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony H20
A380 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A380
H20 | A380 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony H20
A380 | H20 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and H20 is 68 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Sony A380 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |