Sony H20 vs Sony WX5

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony H20 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was released 14 months before the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H20 grades vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 has exterior measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the H20 compared to the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and WX5 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and WX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.