Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony H200
VR-340 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus VR-340
H200 | VR-340 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H200
VR-340 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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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 |