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Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A100
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A550 and Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A550 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A550 was introduced 3 years before the HX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A550 scores vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony HX200V

 A550 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A550

 HX200V A550 
RevealedMay 2012December 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Sony A550 and Sony HX200V

 A550 HX200V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony A550 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A550 against the HX200V.

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A550 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A550 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A550 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A550
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 shots)
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A550 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
52
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (480 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
great battery life (450 shots)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A550 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (480 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A550
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
9
no video recording
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
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Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A550 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-12-09 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632 grams (1.39 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 photographs 450 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $749 $480