Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H20 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the H20 matches up versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony HX7V
H20 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony H20
HX7V | H20 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony HX7V
H20 | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the H20 and the HX7V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and HX7V is 87 and 92 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and HX7V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX7V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
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 recording | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $499 |