Olympus 7000 vs Sony H20

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7000 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 4 months before the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 7000 scores vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 7000 vs the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and H20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7000 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.