Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(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
- Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-3 and Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-3 was manufactured 15 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-3 matches up vs the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony H200
TG-3 | H200 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-3
H200 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony H200
TG-3 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 and Sony H200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the H200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and H200.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing 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 | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 530g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 | 330 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $250 |