Sony H20 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we are comparing the Sony H20 vs Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very comparable but the H20 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The H20 was brought out very close to the HX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the H20 matches up versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 has physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the H20 and the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and HX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and HX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The H20 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H20 will produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.