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Sony H20 vs Sony W730

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Sony H20 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was manufactured 4 years before the W730 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the H20 matches up vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W730

 H20 W730 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony H20

 W730 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 44 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W730

 H20 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 features physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H20 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the H20 vs the W730.

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and W730 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and W730.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (250g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony W730
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (122g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony W730
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (250g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery format - 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
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $138