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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-M1X vs Sony H200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony H200

 E-M1X H200 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2013More recent by 74 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-M1X

 H200 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony H200

 E-M1X H200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony H200
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
37
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Sony H200
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (870 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (870 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony H200
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (870 per charge)
two card slots
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony H200
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-24 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 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 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes 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
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 870 shots 240 shots
Battery style Built-in AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,999 $250