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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
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
  • Launched May 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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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 dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony H20

 FE-3010 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony H20
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Sony H20
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (250g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony H20
 Olympus FE-3010Sony 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