Sony H20 vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony H20 vs Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the H20 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The H20 was revealed 9 months earlier than the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H20 grades vs the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H20 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the H20 compared to the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and TX5 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and TX5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The H20 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older H20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.