Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony H20 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H20 was unveiled 3 years before the HX9V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H20 scores versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony HX9V
H20 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony H20
HX9V | H20 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony HX9V
H20 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 has got external measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Sony H20 versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the H20 compared to the HX9V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and HX9V is 87 and 91 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 feature | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $328 |