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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled 4 months before the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 550WP grades vs the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony H20

 550WP H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 550WP

 H20 550WP 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony H20

 550WP H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP has got physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 550WP against the H20.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and H20.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Sony H20
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Sony H20
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $249