Sony H20 vs Sony WX1

Its time to look closer at the Sony H20 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the H20 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H20 was launched 2 months earlier than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the H20 grades versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the H20 versus the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and WX1 is 87 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and WX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The H20 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.