Sony A7R II vs Sony H200

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony A7R II versus Sony H200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A7R II was launched 2 years after the H200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7R II matches up vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II has outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7R II versus Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R II compared to the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R II and H200.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A7R II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.