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Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 8000 and Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8000 was revealed 4 years prior to the H200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 8000 scores against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony H200

 8000 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus 8000

 H200 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony H200

 8000 H200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 and Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 8000 compared to the H200.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and H200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Sony H200
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
Landscape photography with Sony H200
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony H200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also called mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $250