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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was launched 3 years later than the H200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1 II scores vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony H200

 E-M1 II H200 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2013Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 H200 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony H200

 E-M1 II H200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the H200.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and H200.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 II has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern E-M1 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Sony H200
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Sony H200
72
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
environment proof
features touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (350 shots)
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Sony H200
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (574g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (530g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony H200
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BLH-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,700 $250