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Sony A450 vs Sony H20

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony A450 and Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was released 8 months after the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A450 scores vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony H20

 A450 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A450

 H20 A450 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony H20

 A450 H20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 has outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A450 compared to the H20.

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and H20 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and H20.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A450 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A450 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A450 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
9
no video
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sony A450 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 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 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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)
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 560 gr (1.23 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,241 $249