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Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 2 years after the H200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AW130 matches up against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony H200

 AW130 H200 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon AW130

 H200 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony H200

 AW130 H200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 has external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the AW130 compared to the H200.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and H200.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer AW130 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Sony H200
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
73
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings - 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 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $398 $250