Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
(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 SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-30MR was revealed 22 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony H20
SZ-30MR | H20 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
H20 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony H20
SZ-30MR | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the H20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and H20.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $279 | $249 |