Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H200
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41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 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
- Released April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
(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
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony H200
| TG-4 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 28 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus TG-4
| H200 | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H200
| TG-4 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H200 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-04-13 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 20cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 530 gr (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 | 380 shots | 240 shots |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $379 | $250 |