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Sony A390 vs Sony H200

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A390 and Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was brought out 3 years prior to the H200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A390 grades against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony H200

 A390 H200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony A390

 H200 A390 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony H200

 A390 H200 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A390 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Sony A390 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 versus the H200.

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A390 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H200 will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony H200
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony H200
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-28 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549g (1.21 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 607 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-FH50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $250