Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H20

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.