Sony H20 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony H20 and Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H20 matches up against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H20 provides outside 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) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Sony H20 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H20 compared to the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and HX30V is 87 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and HX30V.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX30V to provide more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.