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Sony H20 vs Sony W800

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony H20 vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony W800

 H20 W800 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony H20

 W800 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony W800

 H20 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Sony H20 vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (250 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony W800
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (250 grams)
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - AVI MPEG4
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 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Retail cost $249 $90