Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Launched May 2009
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-3010 was launched 4 months earlier than the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-3010 scores vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony H20
| FE-3010 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus FE-3010
| H20 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony H20
| FE-3010 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 versus the H20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and H20.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $140 | $249 |