Sony H20 vs Sony S930

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.