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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H200

 SP-820UZ H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 H200 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H200

 SP-820UZ H200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (485 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
55
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (485g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (530g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Sony H200
25
rather wide (22mm)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (485g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H200
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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