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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony H200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 2 years after the H200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-860 scores versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony H200

 TG-860 H200 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-860

 H200 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony H200

 TG-860 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera and 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 are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 against the H200.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and H200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Sony H200
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (530g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
48
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony H200
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $279 $250