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Sony H20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony H20
(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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H20 vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H20 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the H20 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony WX350

 H20 WX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H20

 WX350 H20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony WX350

 H20 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the H20 vs the WX350.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and WX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and WX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H20
Travel photography with Sony WX350
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $270