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Sony H20 vs Sony W220

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched May 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony H20 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was introduced 5 months after the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H20 scores versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W220

 H20 W220 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony H20

 W220 H20 

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W220

 H20 W220 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 provides external dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony H20 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the H20 compared to the W220.

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and W220 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and W220.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W220 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony W220
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $160