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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon A1000 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 6 years after the H200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1000 grades vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony H200

 A1000 H200 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 74 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon A1000

 H200 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony H200

 A1000 H200 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 versus the H200.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and H200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Sony H200
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
72
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
72
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic socket
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $477 $250