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Sony H20 vs Sony H70

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony H20 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was released 20 months before the H70 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the H20 grades against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony H70

 H20 H70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony H20

 H70 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony H70

 H20 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H20 vs the H70.

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and H70 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and H70.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony H70
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (250g)
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony H70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $199