Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V
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Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony A100
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony HX200V
A550 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A550
HX200V | A550 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | December 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Sony A550 and Sony HX200V
A550 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Equal 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).
Examine the Sony A550 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Sony A550 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |