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Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony H20
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony HX7V

 H20 HX7V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony H20

 HX7V H20 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony HX7V

 H20 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and HX7V is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
51
flash built-in
long reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony HX7V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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