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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was brought out 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5R grades vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony H20

 NEX-5R H20 
AnnouncedAugust 2012May 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony NEX-5R

 H20 NEX-5R 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H20

 NEX-5R H20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R offers outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the H20.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and H20.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NEX-5R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
Street photography with Sony H20
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
Travel photography with Sony H20
73
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
Landscape photography with Sony H20
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
31
built-in touchscreen
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $249