Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX110 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX110 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX110 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX110 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSX110 ISDSC-H20
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111107
Width (mm)4547
Height (mm)7069
Weight (g)302285
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX100 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX120 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)910.1
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)1.791.58
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 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)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 360.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 60.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in 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
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AEMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, ISO 3200), IndoorEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1.0-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-11
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++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.092
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.630.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.560.32
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)2.82.1
Play -> record time (s)2.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.811
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400290
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton



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