Sony A9 vs Sony H200

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony A9 vs Sony H200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A9 (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A9 was announced 4 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A9 scores against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A9 enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A9 vs Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A9 against the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and H200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and H200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A9 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.