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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 12 months prior to the H200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VR-340 grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony H200

 VR-340 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus VR-340

 H200 VR-340 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H200

 VR-340 H200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Check the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 and the H200.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and H200.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (530g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony H200
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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 speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $250