Sony H20 vs Sony W800

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony H20 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H20 matches up versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 features exterior dimensions 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H20 compared to the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H20 and W800 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and W800.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.