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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 6 months later than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony H200

 SZ-15 H200 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 H200 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony H200

 SZ-15 H200 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 versus the H200.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and H200.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Sony H200
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Sony H200
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony H200
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery model SLB-10A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $250