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Sony H20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony H20 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was unveiled 7 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the H20 matches up versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony S2000

 H20 S2000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony H20

 S2000 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony S2000

 H20 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony H20 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the H20 vs the S2000.

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and S2000 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged H20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony S2000
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (250 grams)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony S2000
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony S2000
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (250 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony S2000
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (250 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $225