Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20
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Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
(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
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-1 iHS was launched 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony H20
TG-1 iHS | H20 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
H20 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H20
TG-1 iHS | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the H20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and H20.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $249 |