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Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced May 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony H20 and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was released 20 months earlier than the TX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H20 scores vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony TX100V

 H20 TX100V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony H20

 TX100V H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony TX100V

 H20 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H20 enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H20 compared to the TX100V.

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and TX100V is 87 and 95 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and TX100V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX100V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony TX100V
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (250g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (250g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average (147g)
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $380