Sony H20 vs Sony S2000
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Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony S2000
H20 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony H20
S2000 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony S2000
H20 | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and S2000 is 87 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |