Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 3 years after the H200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 versus the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and H200.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-870 provides an advantage in sensor tech.