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Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Updated by Olympus E-5
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was released 5 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-3 scores against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Sony HX200V

 E-3 HX200V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus E-3

 HX200V E-3 
RevealedMay 2012February 2008Newer by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Sony HX200V

 E-3 HX200V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 vs the HX200V.

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and HX200V is 56 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
57
great battery life (450 per charge)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (583 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-3
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
18
can't record video
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (583g)
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Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus E-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-02-20 2012-05-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $670 $480