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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 4 months before the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VH-515 matches up against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony H200

 VH-515 H200 
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus VH-515

 H200 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony H200

 VH-515 H200 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 vs the H200.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and H200.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H200 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony H200
62
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (530g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Sony H200
35
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony H200
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $648 $250