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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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 S9100 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was launched 17 months prior to the H200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9100 grades vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony H200

 S9100 H200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon S9100

 H200 S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony H200

 S9100 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S9100 against the H200.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and H200.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S9100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
40
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 270 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $250