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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the VR-340 scores vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony H20

 VR-340 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus VR-340

 H20 VR-340 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H20

 VR-340 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the H20.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and H20.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony H20
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $249