Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H20 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H20 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the H20 scores vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 features external dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the H20 and the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and RX100 II is 87 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and RX100 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H20 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.