Sony H20 vs Sony HX5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony H20 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the H20 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The H20 was manufactured 13 months prior to the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H20 scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 features exterior measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the H20 vs the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and HX5 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and HX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The H20 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.