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Sony H20 vs Sony W530

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony H20 and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was launched 20 months before the W530 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the H20 matches up against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W530

 H20 W530 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony H20

 W530 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W530

 H20 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H20 enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony H20 and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the H20 vs the W530.

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and W530 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and W530.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (250g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography information
Sony W530 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony W530
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (250g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Sony H20 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $269