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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
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-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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony H20

 TG-1 iHS H20 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 H20 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H20

 TG-1 iHS H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
Sony H20 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H20
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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