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Sony H20 vs Sony HX80

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched May 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H20 and Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was brought out 7 years before the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the H20 scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony HX80

 H20 HX80 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony H20

 HX80 H20 
RevealedMarch 2016May 2009Fresher by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony HX80

 H20 HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H20 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the H20 and the HX80.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and HX80 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and HX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX80 to resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (250g)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (390 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (250g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H20
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic port
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony HX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $368