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Sony H20 vs Sony WX30

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released May 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony H20 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H20 grades versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony WX30

 H20 WX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony H20

 WX30 H20 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 26 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony WX30

 H20 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony H20 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the H20 against the WX30.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and WX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 250g (0.55 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $259