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Nikon P900 vs Sony H200

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Successor is Nikon P1000
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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P900 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 2 years after the H200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P900 scores versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Sony H200

 P900 H200 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2013Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon P900

 H200 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Sony H200

 P900 H200 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P900 has external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P900 vs the H200.

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and H200 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and H200.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern P900 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
45
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P900
Travel photography with Sony H200
60
better than average battery life (360 shots)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (530g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging factors
Sony H200 Vlogging factors
54
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (899g)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix P900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type 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 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899 gr (1.98 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $250