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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S9300 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 5 months prior to the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S9300 scores vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony H200

 S9300 H200 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon S9300

 H200 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony H200

 S9300 H200 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S9300 compared to the H200.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Sony H200
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.9fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $250