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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed within a month of the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 9000 matches up versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony H20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 9000

		

		

			
 H20 9000 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony H20

		

		

			
 9000 H20 
IntroducedMay 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 9000 and the H20.
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and H20.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 9000 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Sony H20
21
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 focusing manually
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
53
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than others (225g)
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Sony H20
58
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (280mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (225g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
 has built in flash
 long reach (380mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (250g)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Sony H20
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
 focusing manually
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
27
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than others (225 grams)
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than average (250g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 ID - 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 Single Single
Retail price $300 $249