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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 4 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony H20

 TG-2 iHS H20 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 H20 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H20

 TG-2 iHS H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the H20.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and H20.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony H20
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H20
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $249