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Sony H20 vs Sony W310

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony H20 vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony H20 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was announced 7 months prior to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H20 grades against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W310

 H20 W310 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony H20

 W310 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W310

 H20 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the H20 versus the W310.

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and W310 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and W310.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W310 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (250 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony W310
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (250 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $150