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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
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-4000 vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was unveiled 3 months after the H20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 matches up against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony H20

 FE-4000 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus FE-4000

 H20 FE-4000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony H20

 FE-4000 H20 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 and the H20.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and H20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4000 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Sony H20
62
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
28
really wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony H20
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $249