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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony H20

 SZ-30MR H20 
RevealedMarch 2011May 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 H20 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony H20

 SZ-30MR H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Sony H20
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Sony H20
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony H20
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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