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Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-510
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-520 versus Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-520 was released 5 years earlier than the H200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-520 scores against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Sony H200

 E-520 H200 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-520

 H200 E-520 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2008Newer by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Sony H200

 E-520 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 has outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-520 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-520 versus the H200.

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and H200.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H200 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
37
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-520
Sports photography with Sony H200
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery life (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-520
Travel photography with Sony H200
52
good battery life (650 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-520
Vlogging with Sony H200
9
no video recording
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Olympus E-520 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Sony H200
 Olympus E-520Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-520 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-08-20 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $250