Sony H20 vs Sony TX1
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 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 - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony H20 versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the H20 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H20 was unveiled 2 months before the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the H20 grades vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony TX1
H20 | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony H20
TX1 | H20 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony TX1
H20 | TX1 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 features physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Sony H20 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H20 against the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and TX1 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and TX1.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The H20 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult.
Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
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 | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $350 |