Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Launched January 2013
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL1s was manufactured 3 years before the H200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL1s grades against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Sony H200
E-PL1s | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-PL1s
H200 | E-PL1s | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | November 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony H200
E-PL1s | H200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the H200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and H200.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H200 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-11-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 20cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 290 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $250 |