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Sony A6300 vs Sony H20

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A6300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A6300 versus Sony H20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A6300 was brought out 6 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6300 scores vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony H20

 A6300 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2016May 2009Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A6300

 H20 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony H20

 A6300 H20 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6300 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A6300 versus the H20.

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6300 and H20.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6300 will offer you more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A6300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
75
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6300
Travel photography with Sony H20
76
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
35
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sony A6300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
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 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 404 gr (0.89 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $889 $249