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Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-620 versus Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was released 2 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-620 matches up against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony H20

 E-620 H20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-620

 H20 E-620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony H20

 E-620 H20 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 versus Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 against the H20.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and H20 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and H20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-620 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Sony H20
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
18
no video shooting
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony H20
 Olympus E-620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 250 grams (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 rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $799 $249