Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H200

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 13 months after the H200 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-100 matches up versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 compared to the H200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and H200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and H200.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.