Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200
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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Released January 2013

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-50 was revealed very close to the H200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-50 matches up against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Sony H200
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SH-50
H200 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Sony H200
SH-50 | H200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-50 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and H200.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | - | 240 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |