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Sony H20 vs Sony QX10

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched May 2009
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony H20 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H20 grades against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony QX10

 H20 QX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony H20

 QX10 H20 
RevealedSeptember 2013May 2009Newer by 52 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony QX10

 H20 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 has outside dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the H20 against the QX10.

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and QX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony QX10
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H20
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony H20 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Launched 2009-05-14 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain None
External flash
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $249 $250