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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
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
  • Released May 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 3 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 7010 grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony H20

 7010 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 7010

 H20 7010 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony H20

 7010 H20 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7010 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 compared to the H20.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and H20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 7010 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $249