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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 550WP versus Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was introduced 5 years before the H200 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 550WP matches up vs the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony H200

 550WP H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus 550WP

 H200 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony H200

 550WP H200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 550WP and the H200.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and H200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to offer greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony H200
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Other name mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $250