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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 10 years after the H20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-6 grades vs the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony H20

 TG-6 H20 
LaunchedMay 2019May 2009Newer by 122 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-6

 H20 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony H20

 TG-6 H20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the H20.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and H20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-6 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Sony H20 Sports photography features
47
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Sony H20
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony H20
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-05-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $449 $249