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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced within a month of the H200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 scores against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony H200

 XZ-10 H200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus XZ-10

 H200 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H200

 XZ-10 H200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the H200.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and H200.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Sony H200
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (221g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Sony H200
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (221g)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (530 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H200
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $428 $250