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Sony H20 vs Sony W690

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 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
  • Revealed May 2009
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony H20 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony H20 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H20 was released 3 years prior to the W690 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the H20 grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W690

 H20 W690 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony H20

 W690 H20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W690

 H20 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H20 features outer measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Sony H20 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the H20 vs the W690.

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and W690 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and W690.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H20
Portrait photography with Sony W690
27
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony W690
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony W690
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $297