Sony QX1 vs Sony H20
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Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
(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
Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony QX1 vs Sony H20, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe QX1 was brought out 5 years after the H20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the QX1 grades against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony H20
QX1 | H20 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | May 2009 | Newer by 65 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony QX1
H20 | QX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony H20
QX1 | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 comes with outer measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 versus the H20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and H20.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher QX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-03 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $500 | $249 |