Sony A7R vs Sony H200

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony A7R versus Sony H200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The A7R was manufactured 14 months after the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A7R grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7R enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R against the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and H200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R and H200.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R will give you greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A7R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.