Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony H200
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2018 and January 2013. The E-PL9 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the H200 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a Four Thirds (E-PL9) and a 1/2.3-inch (H200) sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 15.9 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 15.2 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus PEN E-PL9 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-PL9 and the Sony H200. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The E-PL9 can be obtained in four different colors (black, brown, blue, white), while the H200 is only available in black.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony H200 is notably larger (28 percent) than the Olympus E-PL9. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the E-PL9 nor the H200 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the H200 has a lens built in, whereas the E-PL9 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-PL9 and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) | Street Price |
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1. | Olympus E-PL9 | 117 mm | 68 mm | 39 mm | 380 g | 350 | n | Feb 2018 | 599 | ||
2. | Sony H200 | 123 mm | 83 mm | 87 mm | 530 g | 240 | n | Jan 2013 | 249 | ||
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 116 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 553 g | 240 | n | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
4. | Fujifilm X100T | 127 mm | 74 mm | 52 mm | 440 g | 330 | n | Sep 2014 | 1,299 | ||
5. | Fujifilm X100S | 127 mm | 74 mm | 54 mm | 445 g | 330 | n | Jan 2013 | 1,299 | ||
6. | Leica X Typ 113 | 133 mm | 73 mm | 78 mm | 486 g | 350 | n | Sep 2014 | 2,295 | ||
7. | Olympus E-PL10 | 117 mm | 68 mm | 39 mm | 380 g | 350 | n | Oct 2019 | 599 | ||
8. | Olympus E-M10 III | 122 mm | 84 mm | 50 mm | 410 g | 330 | n | Aug 2017 | 649 | ||
9. | Olympus E-PL8 | 115 mm | 67 mm | 38 mm | 357 g | 350 | n | Sep 2016 | 549 | ||
10. | Olympus E-M10 II | 120 mm | 83 mm | 47 mm | 390 g | 320 | n | Aug 2015 | 649 | ||
11. | Olympus E-M10 | 119 mm | 82 mm | 46 mm | 396 g | 320 | n | Jan 2014 | 699 | ||
12. | Olympus E-PL7 | 115 mm | 67 mm | 38 mm | 357 g | 350 | n | Aug 2014 | 599 | ||
13. | Olympus E-P5 | 122 mm | 69 mm | 37 mm | 420 g | 330 | n | May 2013 | 999 | ||
14. | Olympus E-PL6 | 111 mm | 64 mm | 38 mm | 325 g | 360 | n | May 2013 | 599 | ||
15. | Olympus E-PL5 | 111 mm | 64 mm | 38 mm | 325 g | 360 | n | Sep 2012 | 599 | ||
16. | Olympus E-PM2 | 110 mm | 64 mm | 34 mm | 269 g | 360 | n | Sep 2012 | 499 | ||
17. | Sony H300 | 128 mm | 89 mm | 92 mm | 590 g | 350 | n | Feb 2014 | 219 | ||
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The H200 was launched at a lower price than the E-PL9, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-PL9 features a Four Thirds sensor and the Sony H200 a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The sensor area in the H200 is 88 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 5.6. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

With 15.9MP, the E-PL9 offers a slightly higher resolution than the H200 (15.2MP), but the E-PL9 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.76μm versus 1.36μm for the H200) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the E-PL9 is a much more recent model (by 5 years and 1 month) than the H200, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the H200 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 are ISO 100 to ISO 3200 (no boost).

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports | DXO Overall |
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1. | Olympus E-PL9 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
2. | Sony H200 | 1/2.3 | 15.2 | 5184 | 2930 | 720/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
4. | Fujifilm X100T | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
5. | Fujifilm X100S | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
6. | Leica X Typ 113 | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3264 | 1080/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
7. | Olympus E-PL10 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
8. | Olympus E-M10 III | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
9. | Olympus E-PL8 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
10. | Olympus E-M10 II | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 23.1 | 12.5 | 842 | 73 | |
11. | Olympus E-M10 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.3 | 884 | 72 | |
12. | Olympus E-PL7 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.7 | 12.4 | 873 | 72 | |
13. | Olympus E-P5 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.4 | 895 | 72 | |
14. | Olympus E-PL6 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
15. | Olympus E-PL5 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.3 | 889 | 72 | |
16. | Olympus E-PM2 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.7 | 12.2 | 932 | 72 | |
17. | Sony H300 | 1/2.3 | 19.9 | 5152 | 3864 | 720/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the E-PL9 provides a higher video resolution than the H200. It can shoot video footage at 4K/30p, while the Sony is limited to 720/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The E-PL9 and the H200 are similar in the sense that neither of the two has a viewfinder. The images are, thus, framed using live view on the rear LCD. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Olympus E-PL9, the Sony H200, and comparable cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution (000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) | Built-in Flash (yes/no) | Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Olympus E-PL9 | none | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.6 | Y | Y | |
2. | Sony H200 | none | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/1500s | 0.8 | Y | Y | |
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | optional | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 5.2 | Y | Y | |
4. | Fujifilm X100T | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 6.0 | Y | n | |
5. | Fujifilm X100S | 2360 | n | 2.8 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 6.0 | Y | n | |
6. | Leica X Typ 113 | optional | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
7. | Olympus E-PL10 | none | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.6 | Y | Y | |
8. | Olympus E-M10 III | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.6 | Y | Y | |
9. | Olympus E-PL8 | optional | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | n | Y | |
10. | Olympus E-M10 II | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | Y | Y | |
11. | Olympus E-M10 | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | Y | Y | |
12. | Olympus E-PL7 | optional | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | n | Y | |
13. | Olympus E-P5 | optional | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0 | Y | Y | |
14. | Olympus E-PL6 | optional | n | 3.0 | 460 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | n | Y | |
15. | Olympus E-PL5 | optional | n | 3.0 | 460 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | n | Y | |
16. | Olympus E-PM2 | optional | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | n | Y | |
17. | Sony H300 | none | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/1500s | 0.8 | Y | Y |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The E-PL9 has a touchscreen, while the H200 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The E-PL9 has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the H200 does not have a selfie-screen.The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the E-PL9 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The Olympus E-PL9 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
The E-PL9 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the H200 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The E-PL9 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the H200 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support | NFC Support | Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Olympus E-PL9 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
2. | Sony H200 | - | mono | mono | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
4. | Fujifilm X100T | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
5. | Fujifilm X100S | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
6. | Leica X Typ 113 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
7. | Olympus E-PL10 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
8. | Olympus E-M10 III | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
9. | Olympus E-PL8 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
10. | Olympus E-M10 II | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
11. | Olympus E-M10 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
12. | Olympus E-PL7 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
13. | Olympus E-P5 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
14. | Olympus E-PL6 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
15. | Olympus E-PL5 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
16. | Olympus E-PM2 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
17. | Sony H300 | - | mono | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - |
It is notable that the E-PL9 has a hotshoe, while the H200 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.
The H200 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sony. In contrast, the E-PL9 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the E-PL9 was succeeded by the Olympus E-PL10. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Olympus and Sony websites.
Review summary
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Olympus E-PL9 and the Sony H200? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Arguments in favor of the Olympus PEN E-PL9:
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
- Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
- Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 720/30p).
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 460k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/1500s) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8.6 vs 0.8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
- More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
- More compact: Is smaller (117x68mm vs 123x83mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (350 versus 240) on a single battery charge.
- Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
- Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
- More modern: Reflects 5 years and 1 month of technical progress since the H200 launch.

Reasons to prefer the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200:
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the E-PL9 necessitates an extra lens.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in January 2013).
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-PL9 is the clear winner of the match-up (22 : 4 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-PL9 and the Sony H200 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the E-PL9 or the H200 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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1. | Olympus E-PL9 | .. | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Feb 2018 | 599 | ||
2. | Sony H200 | .. | .. | .. | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | Jan 2013 | 249 | ||
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 3/5 | + | 77/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
4. | Fujifilm X100T | 5/5 | + | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,299 | ||
5. | Fujifilm X100S | 5/5 | + + | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2013 | 1,299 | ||
6. | Leica X Typ 113 | 3.5/5 | .. | .. | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Sep 2014 | 2,295 | ||
7. | Olympus E-PL10 | .. | .. | 77/100 | .. | 4/5 | Oct 2019 | 599 | ||
8. | Olympus E-M10 III | .. | + | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2017 | 649 | ||
9. | Olympus E-PL8 | .. | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Sep 2016 | 549 | ||
10. | Olympus E-M10 II | 4.5/5 | + + | 80/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Aug 2015 | 649 | ||
11. | Olympus E-M10 | 4/5 | .. | 80/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2014 | 699 | ||
12. | Olympus E-PL7 | 4/5 | + | .. | 5/5 | 4/5 | Aug 2014 | 599 | ||
13. | Olympus E-P5 | 5/5 | + + | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | May 2013 | 999 | ||
14. | Olympus E-PL6 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | May 2013 | 599 | ||
15. | Olympus E-PL5 | 3/5 | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 599 | ||
16. | Olympus E-PM2 | 3/5 | .. | 77/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 499 | ||
17. | Sony H300 | .. | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Feb 2014 | 219 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony H200
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Olympus E-PL9 | Sony H200 |
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Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Micro Four Thirds lenses | 24-633mm f/3.1-5.9 |
Launch Date | February 2018 | January 2013 |
Launch Price | USD 599 | USD 249 |
Sensor Specs | Olympus E-PL9 | Sony H200 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Format | Four Thirds Sensor | 1/2.3" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Sensor Area | 224.9 mm2 | 28.0735 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 21.6 mm | 7.7 mm |
Crop Factor | 2.0x | 5.6x |
Sensor Resolution | 15.9 Megapixels | 15.2 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels | 5184 x 2930 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 3.76 μm | 1.36 μm |
Pixel Density | 7.08 MP/cm2 | 54.10 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | 720/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 200 - 6,400 ISO | 100 - 3,200 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100 - 25,600 ISO | no Enhancement |
Image Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Screen Specs | Olympus E-PL9 | Sony H200 |
Viewfinder Type | no viewfinder | no viewfinder |
Viewfinder Magnification | ||
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 460k dots |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | Fixed screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | no Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Olympus E-PL9 | Sony H200 |
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | no Peaking Feature |
Continuous Shooting | 8.6 shutter flaps/s | 0.8 shutter flaps/s |
Electronic Shutter | up to 1/16000s | no E-Shutter |
Time-Lapse Photography | Intervalometer built-in | no Intervalometer |
Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | Lens-based stabilization |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | MS or SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | no |
Connectivity Specs | Olympus E-PL9 | Sony H200 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | no Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | no HDMI |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | no Wifi |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | no Bluetooth |
Body Specs | Olympus E-PL9 | Sony H200 |
Battery Type | BLS-50 | 4xAA |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 shots per charge | 240 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 68 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5 in) |
123 x 83 x 87 mm (4.8 x 3.3 x 3.4 in) |
Camera Weight | 380 g (13.4 oz) | 530 g (18.7 oz) |
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