Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are matching up the Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H20 was launched 6 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H20 grades versus the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the H20 and the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and RX100 III is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H20 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.