Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H200

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 8 months later than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the H200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and H200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.