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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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 TG-810 vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-810 and Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was manufactured 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-810 scores versus the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony H20

 TG-810 H20 
ReleasedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-810

 H20 TG-810 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony H20

 TG-810 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & 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 utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 compared to the H20.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and H20.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TG-810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony H20
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony H20
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
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 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $428 $249