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Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Released May 2009
Sony TX200V
(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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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony TX200V

 H20 TX200V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H20

 TX200V H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony TX200V

 H20 TX200V 
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H20
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (250g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H20
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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