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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-H20DSC-H10
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107106
Width (mm)4749
Height (mm)6969
Weight (g)285265
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.18.1
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)1.581.76
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
  • 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)
  • 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 v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentComponent
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 57
  • 2
  • 51
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection9-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)55
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASportsTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1131
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290310
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter BottonThis model has a powerful Carl Zeiss® 10x optical zoom lens and a long-range flash to help you capture details from afar



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