Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H200

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.