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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H200

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

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.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
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).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 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
37
 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
32
 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
40
 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