Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony H20

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 21 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and H20 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and H20.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.