Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.