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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was launched 9 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 8010 matches up vs the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony H20

 8010 H20 
ReleasedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus 8010

 H20 8010 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony H20

 8010 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 compared to the H20.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and H20.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 8010 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony H20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 13MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $249