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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was revealed 4 years after the HX200V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 scores versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sony HX200V

 E-PL8 HX200V 
LaunchedSeptember 2016May 2012Newer by 54 months
Display resolution1037k922kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus E-PL8

 HX200V E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX200V

 E-PL8 HX200V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 and the HX200V.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
72
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
great battery (450 per charge)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
great battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-09-19 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 350 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $480