Sony H20 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony H20 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H20 was announced 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the H20 grades against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the H20 and the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and RX100 VA is 87 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and RX100 VA.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H20 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.