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Sony H20 vs Sony A35

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 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
  • Revealed May 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Sony H20 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony H20 vs Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The H20 was released 3 years before the A35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H20 matches up vs the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony A35

 H20 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony H20

 A35 H20 
ReleasedSeptember 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony A35

 H20 A35 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H20 features outer 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) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the H20 versus the A35.

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and A35 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and A35.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older H20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (250g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
low battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average (415 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H20
Landscape photography with Sony A35
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average (415g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony H20 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $598