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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony A200

 SZ-31MR iHS A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2008More recent by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 A200 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A200

 SZ-31MR iHS A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the A200.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and A200 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and A200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Sony A200
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Sony A200 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Travel photography with Sony A200
67
lighter than competition (226g)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
46
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
Sony A200 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A200
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-08 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 572 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $100