Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
(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
- Revealed May 2009
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 and Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 was announced 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 matches up versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony H20
E-M10 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | May 2009 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-M10
H20 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony H20
E-M10 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 has got external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 vs the H20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and H20 is 82 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and H20.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 will give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $600 | $249 |