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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Sony H200, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was unveiled 7 years after the H200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5 grades versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony H200

 Z5 H200 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2013Newer by 92 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon Z5

 H200 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony H200

 Z5 H200 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 versus the H200.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and H200 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and H200.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Sony H200
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery (470 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (530g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
two card slots
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (675g)
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (530g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony H200
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-07-20 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL15c 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $1,399 $250