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Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Released May 2009
Sony HX9V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony HX9V

 H20 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony H20

 HX9V H20 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 26 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony HX9V

 H20 HX9V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and HX9V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H20
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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