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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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 6010 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 3 months later than the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6010 grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony H20

 6010 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 6010

 H20 6010 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony H20

 6010 H20 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the H20.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and H20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 6010 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Sony H20
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 LI-50C NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $249