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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-610 and Sony H200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 24 months before the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-610 grades against the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony H200

 TG-610 H200 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-610

 H200 TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony H200

 TG-610 H200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 vs the H200.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and H200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (530g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony H200
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $223 $250