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Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony H20 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H20 grades vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony HX90V

 H20 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony H20

 HX90V H20 
ReleasedApril 2015May 2009Newer by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony HX90V

 H20 HX90V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H20 provides physical 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H20 compared to the HX90V.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and HX90V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and HX90V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony HX90V
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (250 grams)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (250g)
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
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 Overall 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 - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $440