Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

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    Highlights

    • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
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    		January
    2011    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    		June
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H50
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    		January
    2009    		 9 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H70 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H20 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20.

    Sony H50
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    1/2.3-inch

    9 MP

    Sony H55
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony H90
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Sony H70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Fujifilm S5 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Sony RX100
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Sony a7 III
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 11 MB internal storage and a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.10 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has dimensions of 107 x 69 x 47 mm (4.21 x 2.72 x 1.85"). It weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    107 mm (4.21")

    69 mm (2.72")

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    69 mm (2.72")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    54

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and give score of 50 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 58 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 58 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 46 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    48

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 a score of 48 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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