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Nikon P510 vs Sony H200

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
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 P510 vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P510 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out 6 months before the H200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P510 scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Sony H200

 P510 H200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon P510

 H200 P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Sony H200

 P510 H200 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P510 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P510 versus the H200.

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and H200.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (555g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Sony H200
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 shots)
heavier than others in class (555g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average (530g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Sony H200
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P510
Vlogging with Sony H200
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Nikon P510 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix P510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-05 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $250