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Sony H20 vs Sony W620

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched May 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony H20 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony H20 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was announced 3 years earlier than the W620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the H20 matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W620

 H20 W620 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H20

 W620 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W620

 H20 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H20 provides external 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the H20 and the W620.

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and W620 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and W620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W620 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (250g)
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony W620
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (250g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 250g (0.55 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $102