Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20
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![Sony Alpha NEX-6 front Sony Alpha NEX-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-6/Sony-NEX-6-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20/Sony-H20-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Renewed by Sony A6000
(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
- Launched May 2009
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
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The NEX-6 was launched 3 years after the H20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-6 grades versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony H20
NEX-6 | H20 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony NEX-6
H20 | NEX-6 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony H20
NEX-6 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the H20.
![Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 size comparison Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and H20 is 85 and 87 respectively.
![Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and H20.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern NEX-6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-25 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1018 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $365 | $249 |