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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H200

 VR-320 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus VR-320

 H200 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H200

 VR-320 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Sony H200
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (530g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
Landscape photography with Sony H200
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony H200
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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