Sony H20 vs Sony RX100
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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced May 2009
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Successor is Sony RX100 II
Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony H20 versus Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H20 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H20 matches up versus the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony RX100
H20 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony H20
RX100 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony RX100
H20 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Sony H20 versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the H20 versus the RX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and RX100 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and RX100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H20 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 will render greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $448 |