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Sony H20 vs Sony S2100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released May 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony H20 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was manufactured 7 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the H20 grades against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony S2100

 H20 S2100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony H20

 S2100 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony S2100

 H20 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony H20 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony H20 and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the H20 compared to the S2100.

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and S2100 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and S2100.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony S2100 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony S2100
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony S2100
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony H20 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 250g (0.55 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $0