Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-2 iHS was announced 6 months after the H200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony H200
TG-2 iHS | H200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Crisper screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
H200 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H200
TG-2 iHS | H200 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the H200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and H200.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-28 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | OLED | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 530g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 350 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | Li-90B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $380 | $250 |