Carl Zeiss 10x zoom, 6.3-63 mm, f/3.5-4.4; 38-380 mm equiv.
Memory card
Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo
Max memory
Up to 16GB (Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Battery
NP-BG1 Li-ion
Size
107 × 69 × 47 mm
Weight
279 g
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 FAQ
What battery does the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 use?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 uses NP-BG1 Li-ion. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 take?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 uses Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 16GB (Memory Stick PRO Duo); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 10.1 MP effective Sony digital camera from 2009 with 1/2.3-inch Super HAD CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Sony options, compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.
How do you transfer photos from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is worth judging as its own Sony long-zoom body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 works best when you want zoom-first daylight travel, casual events, and far-away subjects without carrying an interchangeable-lens kit rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD and 38-380 mm equivalent, F3.5-4.4 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.