Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
(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 VR-320 vs Sony H200 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-320 was introduced 17 months earlier than the H200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VR-320 grades against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H200
VR-320 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus VR-320
H200 | VR-320 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H200
VR-320 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 versus the H200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and H200.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 530 gr (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $179 | $250 |