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Sony G3 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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 G3 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony G3 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G3 was brought out 4 months before the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G3 scores against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H20

 G3 H20 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony G3

 H20 G3 

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H20

 G3 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 compared to the H20.

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and H20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony G3
Portrait photography with Sony H20
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony H20
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sony G3 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony H20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $249