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Sony A6600 vs Sony H20

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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
  • Released May 2009
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Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A6600 and Sony H20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A6600 was introduced 10 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A6600 scores against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony H20

 A6600 H20 
ReleasedAugust 2019May 2009Fresher by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A6600

 H20 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony H20

 A6600 H20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6600 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A6600 vs the H20.

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and H20 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6600 and H20.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6600 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6600 will deliver more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A6600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony H20
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (810 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
84
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6600
Landscape photography with Sony H20
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sony A6600 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony H20
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 gr (1.11 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,198 $249