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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 9 months after the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6020 scores versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony H20

 6020 H20 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 6020

 H20 6020 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony H20

 6020 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the H20.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and H20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to render extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 6020 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
weather proof
good megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $249