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Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-600 versus Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-600 was manufactured 4 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-600 matches up versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony H20

 E-600 H20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-600

 H20 E-600 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony H20

 E-600 H20 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-600 against the H20.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and H20 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and H20.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-600 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-600 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Sony H20
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (12MP)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (250g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Sony H20
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
18
can't record video
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony H20
 Olympus E-600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-30 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $249