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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was introduced 21 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-1 scores vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Sony H20

 XZ-1 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus XZ-1

 H20 XZ-1 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony H20

 XZ-1 H20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the H20.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and H20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The XZ-1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer XZ-1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (275g)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
Sports photography with Sony H20
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (320 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (275g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (320 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (275g)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony H20
 Olympus XZ-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-26 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2752 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 275g (0.61 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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