• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 380.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-H20 advantages over Nikon L620

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.58 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon L620 advantages over Sony DSC-H20

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    34 mm vs 47 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-H10

Sony DSC-H20
Sony DSC-H10
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch

Compare Sony DSC-H20 vs Sony DSC-H10

Nikon L620
Sony DSC-H10
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon L620 vs Sony DSC-H10

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Sony DSC-H20
Canon SX130 IS
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Longer exposure
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-H20 vs Canon SX130 IS

Nikon L620
Canon SX130 IS
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon L620 vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Canon SX150 IS

Sony DSC-H20
Canon SX150 IS
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony DSC-H20 vs Canon SX150 IS

Nikon L620
Canon SX150 IS
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon L620 vs Canon SX150 IS

Compared to Sony H90

Sony DSC-H20
Sony H90
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-H20 vs Sony H90

Nikon L620
Sony H90
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon L620 vs Sony H90

Compared to Nikon L610

Sony DSC-H20
Nikon L610
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-H20 vs Nikon L610

Nikon L620
Nikon L610
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch

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