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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony H200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 8 months earlier than the H200 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony H200

 TG-1 iHS H200 
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 H200 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H200

 TG-1 iHS H200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the H200.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and H200.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony H200
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (530g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sony H200
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (530g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H200
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LI90B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $250