Sony H20 with Pentax MX-1 Comparison

Sony H20 and Pentax MX-1 Main Features

  • May, 2009
  • July, 2013
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/1.7 CMOS Sensor
  • 38-380 mm (10x) F3.5-4.4 Zoom Lens
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 107 x 69 x 47 mm, 250g.
  • 122 x 61 x 51 mm, 391g.
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Sony H20 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
41
Value for money score
57
Portability score
93
Overall score
40

Pentax MX-1 Scores


Imaging score
43
Features score
61
Value for money score
72
Portability score
89
Overall score
58

Pentax MX-1 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 with Pentax MX-1. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Sony H20 was released in 2009, and Pentax MX-1 in 2013. MX-1 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-H20 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is greater than that of MX-1. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-H20 MX-1
Brand Sony Pentax
Model Cyber-shot DSC-H20 MX-1
Announced May, 2009 July, 2013
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 2 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.10 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/1.7
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 7.53 x 5.64 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 42.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 290 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BG1 D-Li-106
Physical
Weight 250 g 391 g
Physical Dimensions 107 x 69 x 47 mm 122 x 61 x 51 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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