Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20/Sony-H20-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V/Sony-TX200V-front.jpg)
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony H20 and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The H20 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the H20 matches up versus the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony TX200V
H20 | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H20
TX200V | H20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony TX200V
H20 | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Sony H20 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H20 against the TX200V.
![Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V size comparison Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and TX200V is 87 and 96 respectively.
![Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and TX200V.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 life | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $500 |