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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 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-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 7 years later than the H200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony H200

 E-M10 IV H200 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2013Fresher by 93 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 H200 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H200

 E-M10 IV H200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the H200.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and H200 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and H200.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent E-M10 IV should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony H200
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
37
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Sony H200
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Sony H200
84
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony H200
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
40
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H200
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 6.80 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model BLS-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $699 $250