Sony H20 vs Sony RX1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony H20 and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The H20 was announced 4 years before the RX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H20 matches up against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the H20 and the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and RX1 is 87 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and RX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind in sensor technology.