Sony H20 vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look much closer at the Sony H20 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The H20 was launched 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H20 scores against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 features outside measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Sony H20 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H20 compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and RX10 IV is 87 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H20 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.