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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced May 2009
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony RX100 II

 H20 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony H20

 RX100 II H20 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony RX100 II

 H20 RX100 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
80
great battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
74
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (250g)
37
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 281g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $598