Sony QX1 vs Sony H20

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.