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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony RX100 III

 H20 RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony H20

 RX100 III H20 
LaunchedMay 2014May 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony RX100 III

 H20 RX100 III 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

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

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
85
lighter than others in class (290g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H20
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 III
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 III Vlogging advice
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
80
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (290g)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2014-05-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 250 grams (0.55 lb) 290 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $748