Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Introduced May 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony TX100V
H20 | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony H20
TX100V | H20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2009 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony TX100V
H20 | TX100V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Sony H20 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and TX100V is 87 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |