Olympus E-510 vs Sony H200

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-510 versus Sony H200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was released 6 years prior to the H200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-510 grades against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 features outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-510 compared to the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and H200.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H200 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.