Nikon P100 vs Sony H200

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon P100 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 3 years prior to the H200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P100 matches up vs the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon P100 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P100 vs the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.