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Sony H20 vs Sony T900

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced May 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony H20 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sony H20 versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was launched 3 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H20 scores against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony T900

 H20 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony H20

 T900 H20 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony T900

 H20 T900 
LaunchedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the H20 and the T900.

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and T900 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and T900.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony T900 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H20
Portrait photography with Sony T900
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony T900
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony T900
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony T900
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $300