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Sony H20 vs Sony TX7

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony H20 vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the H20 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The H20 was introduced 7 months earlier than the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H20 scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony TX7

 H20 TX7 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony H20

 TX7 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony TX7

 H20 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 features external dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the H20 compared to the TX7.

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and TX7 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and TX7.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The H20 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older H20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony TX7
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (250g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sony H20 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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