Sony H20 vs Sony S930
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Sony H20 vs Sony S930 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
- Released May 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Sony H20 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H20 was unveiled 5 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H20 scores vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony S930
H20 | S930 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H20
S930 | H20 |
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Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony S930
H20 | S930 | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H20 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H20 and the S930.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and S930.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $219 |