Nikon P520 vs Sony H200
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Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Launched January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P510
- Renewed by Nikon P530
(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
- Released January 2013

Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon P520 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The P520 was brought out about the same time to the H200 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P520 matches up vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Sony H200
P520 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon P520
H200 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Sony H200
P520 | H200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check the Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P520 compared to the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and H200.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P520 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 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 | 200 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $380 | $250 |