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Nikon P500 vs Sony H200

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P510
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 P500 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P500 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P500 was unveiled 23 months prior to the H200 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the P500 scores against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Sony H200

 P500 H200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon P500

 H200 P500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Sony H200

 P500 H200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P500 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P500 against the H200.

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and H200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P500 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P500
Travel photography with Sony H200
47
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (530g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
39
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (530 grams)
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Nikon P500 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix P500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-810mm (35.2x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $250