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Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-600 was launched 3 years prior to the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-600 grades versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony HX200V

 E-600 HX200V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus E-600

 HX200V E-600 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony HX200V

 E-600 HX200V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-600 compared to the HX200V.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and HX200V is 71 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and HX200V.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-600 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 shots)
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
57
good battery power (450 per charge)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
18
can't record video
27
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus E-600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-30 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 450 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $480