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Sony A350 vs Sony H200

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony A350 vs Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A350 was revealed 5 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A350 grades against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony H200

 A350 H200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony A350

 H200 A350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2008More recent by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony H200

 A350 H200 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 has outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A350 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A350 and the H200.

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and H200 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and H200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A350 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A350 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
37
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competitors (674g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A350
Sports photography with Sony H200
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
51
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (674g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (530g)
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Sony A350 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony H200
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-06-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674 gr (1.49 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $250