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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus SH-2
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
  • Launched May 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 4 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony H20

 SH-1 H20 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2009More modern by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SH-1

 H20 SH-1 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony H20

 SH-1 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 vs the H20.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and H20.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Sony H20
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Sony H20
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
49
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
37
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $349 $249