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Sony A6400 vs Sony H20

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A6400 and Sony H20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was released 9 years later than the H20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A6400 scores versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony H20

 A6400 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019May 2009Fresher by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A6400

 H20 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony H20

 A6400 H20 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 offers external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 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).

Take a look at the Sony A6400 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A6400 vs the H20.

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and H20.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6400 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6400 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A6400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6400
Street photography with Sony H20
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony H20
76
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
87
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
80
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-15 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S -
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 403 gr (0.89 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $898 $249