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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H200
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 12 months earlier than the H200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-12 grades against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony H200

 SZ-12 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SZ-12

 H200 SZ-12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony H200

 SZ-12 H200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the H200.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and H200.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
40
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average (530g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-12
Landscape photography with Sony H200
40
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
Vlogging with Sony H200
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony H200
 Olympus SZ-12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 226g (0.50 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LI-50B 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $250