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Sony H20 vs Sony WX80

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed May 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony H20 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H20 was brought out 4 years before the WX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H20 scores versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony WX80

 H20 WX80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony H20

 WX80 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony WX80

 H20 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony H20 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony H20 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H20 against the WX80.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and WX80 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and WX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX80 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged H20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H20
Street photography with Sony WX80
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (250 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H20
Vlogging with Sony WX80
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Sony H20 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $276