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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 9 months later than the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony H20

 SP-600 UZ H20 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 H20 SP-600 UZ 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H20

 SP-600 UZ H20 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the H20.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and H20 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and H20.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (250g)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
29
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
20
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H20
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $189 $249