Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is also often compared to super zooms, mirrorless, pro digicams and compacts. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20's top rivals come from Fujifilm (such as the FinePix HS20 and the FinePix S1000fd) and Sony (such as the Cybershot H70 and the Cyber-shot DSC-H10)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H20 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 4 cm).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.8 fps vs 10 fps).

Sony Cybershot H70 2 years newer $170 - $201	Significant advantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Significant disadvantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the H70 and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot H70 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H10 (vs the DSC-H20) None found Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H10 (vs the DSC-H20) Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the DSC-H10 and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-H10 vs the DSC-H20
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 1 year newer $289 - $328	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 1 year newer $127 - $245	Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the SX130 IS and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Nikon Coolpix S9100 1 year newer $179 - $197	Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the DSC-H20) Significantly shorter max exposures: 1 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the S9100 and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v 1 year newer $219 - $250	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the DSC-HX7v and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-HX7v vs the DSC-H20

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H20 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is significantly smaller (mid size 107x69x47 mm vs prosumer size 122x87x93 mm), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP), is thinner (1.9" vs 5") and is much lighter (250 g vs 577 g).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), has significantly less zoom (10x vs 30x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.8 fps vs 8 fps).

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 1 year newer $310 - $475	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm Much more zoom: 30x vs 10x Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Much heavier: 730 g vs 250 g Much thicker: 5" vs 1.9" common strengths of the HS20 and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 4 years older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H1 (vs the DSC-H20) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H1 (vs the DSC-H20) Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Significantly larger: Prosumer size 108x81x92 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm common strengths of the DSC-H1 and DSC-H20 Fairly small: Prosumer size 108x81x92 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-H1 vs the DSC-H20
Nikon Coolpix L120 2 years newer $227 - $230	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 10x Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the DSC-H20) Larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 1.9" Heavier: 406 g vs 250 g common strengths of the L120 and DSC-H20 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 250 g Thin: 3.1" vs 1.9"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H50 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 31 mm vs 38 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5 Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H50 (vs the DSC-H20) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 116x81x86 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP Much heavier: 547 g vs 250 g common strengths of the DSC-H50 and DSC-H20 Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x81x86 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-H50 vs the DSC-H20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 similar age $355	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DSC-H20) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 115x83x92 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.8 MP Smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the DSC-HX1 and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-HX1 vs the DSC-H20
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v 1 year newer $428	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 38 mm Much more zoom: 30x vs 10x Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Much heavier: 577 g vs 250 g Significantly thicker: 3.7" vs 1.9" common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H20 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14 MP), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Sony Alpha NEX-3 1 year newer $479 - $548 16mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-3 (vs the DSC-H20) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1 Significant disadvantages of the NEX-3 (vs the DSC-H20) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-3 and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Alpha NEX-5 1 year newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DSC-H20) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DSC-H20) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5 and DSC-H20 Light weight: 287 g vs 250 g
	Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Generally, compared to pro digicam competitors the Sony DSC-H20 has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.0), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 24 mm) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).

Canon PowerShot G12 1 year newer $389 - $500	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DSC-H20) Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" Heavier: 401 g vs 250 g common strengths of the G12 and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Canon PowerShot S95 1 year newer $369	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5 Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the S95 and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 1 year newer $320 - $468	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5 Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H20 compared to compact competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (10x vs 3x), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 5 cm).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.6), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 25 mm), is much larger (mid size 107x69x47 mm vs super compact 92x57x21 mm), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon PowerShot SD790 IS 1 year older	Significant advantages of the SD790 IS (vs the DSC-H20) Much smaller: Super compact 92x57x21 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Better wide angle: 35 mm vs 38 mm Significant disadvantages of the SD790 IS (vs the DSC-H20) Less zoom: 3x vs 10x common strengths of the SD790 IS and DSC-H20 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 similar age $308	Significant advantages of the DMC-FX580 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Much smaller: Super compact 95x57x22 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX580 (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the DMC-FX580 and DSC-H20 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 1 year older $240	Significant advantages of the DMC-FX500 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Much smaller: Super compact 95x57x23 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX500 (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the DMC-FX500 and DSC-H20 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Cybershot WX7 2 years newer $254 - $305	Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Much smaller: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-H20) Significantly shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the WX7 and DSC-H20 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20