Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
(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
- Launched January 2013
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM2 was announced 5 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM2 scores against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony H200
E-PM2 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus E-PM2
H200 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony H200
E-PM2 | H200 | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 against the H200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and H200.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 20cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | BLS-5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $448 | $250 |