Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSX20 ISDSC-H9
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124110
Width (mm)8786
Height (mm)8883
Weight (g)676546
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX10 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX30 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.18
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.12
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0031.00 - 465.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.002.00 - 78.00
Zoom ratio (x)2015
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.22 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 10-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 30
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF typeEVF type, color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12 ft./1.0-3.7m (T)W:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot-Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-31
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)-
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.261.74
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.12
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-13
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.540.49
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.520.99
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.84-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)2.42.4
Play -> record time (s)2.20.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.312.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)600280
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposeables1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Smart Auto, Face/Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HD Movies.Night-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF



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