Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870/Olympus-TG-870-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200/Sony-H200-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
(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 TG-870 vs Sony H200 Overview
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.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony H200
TG-870 | H200 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-870
H200 | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H200
TG-870 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $280 | $250 |