Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(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

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-820UZ was released 4 months prior to the H200 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H200
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H200
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and H200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 pounds) | 530g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $250 |