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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 2 years after the H200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-2 scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony H200

 SH-2 H200 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SH-2

 H200 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H200

 SH-2 H200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 features outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 vs the H200.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and H200.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Sony H200
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Sony H200
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony H200
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-11 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 271g (0.60 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 380 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $250