Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H200

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 2 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-4 scores versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 vs the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and H200.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.