Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H20
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Launched May 2009
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the XZ-10 scores against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony H20
| XZ-10 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus XZ-10
| H20 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H20
| XZ-10 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 versus the H20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and H20.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus XZ-10 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-30 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 240 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $428 | $249 |
