Sony H20 vs Sony W510

Here, we are looking at the Sony H20 vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H20 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the W510 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H20 matches up vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the H20 compared to the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and W510 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and W510.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W510 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.