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Sony H20 vs Sony W370

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed May 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony H20 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony H20 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was launched 7 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H20 grades versus the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W370

 H20 W370 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony H20

 W370 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W370

 H20 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H20 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the H20 compared to the W370.

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and W370 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and W370.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (250g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony W370
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony H20 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $230