• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 810.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony HX200V advantages over Olympus E-P7

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus E-P7 advantages over Sony HX200V

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.36 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 93 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    337g vs 591g
    Lighter weight
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Extremely versatile superzoom that covers everything from wide angle to mega-telephoto; Portable design doesn't sacrifice comfort; Detailed images thanks to high-resolution 18.2MP BSI CMOS sensor.

  • Slow to use overall; Poor image quality at high ISOs; Images not as sharp or as bright at full telephoto as we had hoped.

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Sony HX200V
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Sony HX200V vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Olympus E-P7
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Leica V-LUX 2

Sony HX200V
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Sony HX200V vs Leica V-LUX 2

Olympus E-P7
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Compared to Sony HX100V

Sony HX200V
Sony HX100V
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Sony HX200V vs Sony HX100V

Olympus E-P7
Sony HX100V
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Sony HX100V

Compared to Panasonic FZ60

Sony HX200V
Panasonic FZ60
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony HX200V vs Panasonic FZ60

Olympus E-P7
Panasonic FZ60
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic FZ60

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S8200
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony HX200V vs Fujifilm S8200

Olympus E-P7
Fujifilm S8200
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Fujifilm S8200

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