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Sony H20 vs Sony WX500

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched May 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony H20 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H20 was announced 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H20 matches up vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony WX500

 H20 WX500 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony H20

 WX500 H20 
IntroducedApril 2015May 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony WX500

 H20 WX500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H20 has outer dimensions 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the H20 versus the WX500.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and WX500 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and WX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older H20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony WX500
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (250g)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX500 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery life (360 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging details
Sony WX500 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $348