Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
31
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
31
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony H20
| 9000 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 9000
| H20 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony H20
| 9000 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Sony H20
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
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sony H20 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (225g)
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (250g)
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Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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 photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Sony H20
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)
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 photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Sony H20
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
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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Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
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)
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)
Photography Glossary
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Sony 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 |
