Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was announced 6 years later than the H200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1X matches up versus the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X features external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X compared to the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and H200 is 54 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and H200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-M1X has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher E-M1X should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.