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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
BrandSonySanyo
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.sanyo.com
Model numberDSC-H20VPC-HD1000
Camera formatMid-SizedOther
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)10789
Width (mm)4753
Height (mm)69112
Weight (g)285312
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.14
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)1.582.31
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2496 x 1408(3.5 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4MPEG4 AVC / H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI, Component, Other
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsXacti HD lens
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 - 0.290.40 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 100
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 57
  • 10
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionStill: 9-point AF / Spot, Video: Continuous AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)558
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (50 - 200), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloud
  • fine
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotMulti, 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, ASportsAuto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Fireworks, Lamp
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • forced
  • off
  • red-eye (slow
  • synchro mode possible in night view mode)
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)Wide: 20cm - 6.0m, Tele: 80cm - 5.0m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)11-
Included memory typeInternal-
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-
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)290340
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary DB-L50
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary DB-L50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton-



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