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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony H200
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 12 months earlier than the H200 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony H200

 SP-620 UZ H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 H200 SP-620 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H200

 SP-620 UZ H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the H200.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and H200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and H200.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Sony H200
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (530g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H200
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $250