Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX120 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSX120 ISDSC-H20
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111107
Width (mm)4547
Height (mm)7069
Weight (g)302285
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX110 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX130 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.581.58
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)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)1.31.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 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
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with 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, 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, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & PetsEasy, 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 descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 4.0 m (W), 1.0 cm - 2.5 m (T) (1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 8.2 ft. (T))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
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.072
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.31.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.80.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.930.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)3.12.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-11
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370290
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction.Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton



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