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Nikon B500 vs Sony H200

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon B500 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 3 years later than the H200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the B500 scores against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony H200

 B500 H200 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon B500

 H200 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony H200

 B500 H200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the B500 against the H200.

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and H200.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer B500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Sony H200
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Sony H200
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
59
good battery power (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
45
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 shots 240 shots
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $250