Sony H20 vs Sony TX30

Let's take a closer look at the Sony H20 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H20 was introduced 5 years before the TX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the H20 scores versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 comes with 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony H20 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H20 versus the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and TX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and TX30.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.