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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony H200

 TG-2 iHS H200 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 H200 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H200

 TG-2 iHS H200 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony H200
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony H200
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H200
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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