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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony H200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 11 months earlier than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony H200

 TG-820 iHS H200 
Display resolution1030k460kSharper display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 H200 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony H200

 TG-820 iHS H200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the H200.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and H200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
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environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony H200
38
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony H200
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style 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 shooting
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 launch $500 $250