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Sony H20 vs Sony S930

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H20 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released May 2009
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony S930

 H20 S930 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H20

 S930 H20 

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony S930

 H20 S930 
AnnouncedMay 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony H20 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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