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 and mirrorless. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20's top rivals come from Fujifilm (such as the FinePix HS20 and the FinePix HS25 EXR) and Sony (such as the Cybershot DSC-HX9v and the Cyber-shot DSC-H10)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H20 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 1 year newer $319	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm Has a GPS Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots 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
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 Smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm 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 Cyber-shot DSC-H90 3 years newer $248	Significant advantages of the DSC-H90 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H90 (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the DSC-H90 and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-H90 vs the DSC-H20
Sony Cybershot H70 2 years newer $180	Significant advantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Can create panoramas in-camera 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
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS similar age	Significant advantages of the SX200 IS (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the SX200 IS (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the SX200 IS and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 2 years newer $239 - $324	Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DSC-H20) None found common strengths of the SX230 HS and DSC-H20 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H20 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (mid size 107x69x47 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), is thinner (1.9" vs 5") and is much lighter (250 g vs 583 g).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), has much less zoom (10x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 25 mm) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 1 year newer $299 - $335	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
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR 2 years newer $349 - $400	Significant advantages of the HS25 EXR (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 HS25 EXR (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger: Large 130x97x126 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Much heavier: 730 g vs 250 g Much thicker: 5" vs 1.9" common strengths of the HS25 EXR and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 3 years newer $399	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX200V (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-HX200V (vs the DSC-H20) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Much heavier: 583 g vs 250 g Significantly thicker: 3.7" vs 1.9" common strengths of the DSC-HX200V and DSC-H20 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Cyber-shot 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 Significantly 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
Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD 1 year newer $287	Significant advantages of the S2500HD (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the S2500HD (vs the DSC-H20) Larger: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Significantly thicker: 3.2" vs 1.9" Significantly shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the S2500HD and DSC-H20 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Mid size 107x69x47 mm Very light: 337 g vs 250 g Thin: 3.2" vs 1.9"
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Nikon Coolpix L120 2 years newer $180 - $215	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the DSC-H20) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 10x 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

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 @ 60fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,200 fps), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16 MP) and significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO).

Nikon 1 J1 2 years newer $547 10-30mm lens	Significant advantages of the J1 (vs the DSC-H20) Records high-speed movies: 1,200 fps vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Shoots much faster: 60 fps vs 1.8 fps Significant disadvantages of the J1 (vs the DSC-H20) No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the J1 and DSC-H20 Light weight: 277 g vs 250 g Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Sony NEX-5N 2 years newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DSC-H20) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DSC-H20) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5N and DSC-H20 Light weight: 269 g vs 250 g
	Compare the NEX-5N vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H20