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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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
  • Released May 2009
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 NEX-5T H20 
ReleasedAugust 2013May 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 H20 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T H20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T comes with 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) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5T against the H20.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

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

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and H20.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
69
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
77
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony H20
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 7.10 m
Flash options 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
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 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $249