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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S9500 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled very close to the H200 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S9500 grades versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony H200

 S9500 H200 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon S9500

 H200 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony H200

 S9500 H200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 compared to the H200.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and H200.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average in class (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (530g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
Sony H200 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (530 grams)
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 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 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash options - 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 205 grams (0.45 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 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 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 230 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer - 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 1 1
Launch price $230 $250