Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony H20
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 550WP
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony H20
550WP | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |