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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 III was brought out 7 years after the H200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 III grades against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M1 III H200 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 87 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 H200 E-M1 III 

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

 E-M1 III H200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has got physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III and the H200.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and H200.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 III includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger E-M1 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Sony H200
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average (530 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Sony H200
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
40
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Sony H200
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (530g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H200
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-11 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
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 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 240 shots
Battery form 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
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,800 $250