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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced within a month of the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony H200

 TG-630 iHS H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 H200 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony H200

 TG-630 iHS H200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the H200.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and H200.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
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has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than others (530 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony H200
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (530 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony H200
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $250