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Sony H20 vs Sony QX100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Revealed May 2009
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony H20 vs Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The H20 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H20 scores vs the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony QX100

 H20 QX100 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony H20

 QX100 H20 
IntroducedSeptember 2013May 2009Newer by 52 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony QX100

 H20 QX100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the H20 versus the QX100.

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and QX100 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and QX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography features
Sony QX100 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony QX100
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography features
Sony QX100 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography features
Sony QX100 Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (250g)
38
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony QX100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $268