Sony H20 vs Sony WX1
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony WX1
H20 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony H20
WX1 | H20 |
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Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony WX1
H20 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 model | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $249 | $149 |