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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-320 matches up vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony H20

 TG-320 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-320

 H20 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20

 TG-320 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the H20.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and H20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life 150 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $249