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Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-1 and Sony H200, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and H200 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was introduced 10 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-1 matches up versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Sony H200

 E-1 H200 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-1

 H200 E-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2003Fresher by 110 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kSharper screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Sony H200

 E-1 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-1 and the H200.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will result in greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
37
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-1
Sports photography with Sony H200
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
weather sealing
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than average (530g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (530g)
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Sony H200
 Olympus E-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2003-11-29 2013-01-08
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 20cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 134k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 735 gr (1.62 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,700 $250