Sony H20 vs Sony W370

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.