Sony A850 vs Sony H200

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A850 versus Sony H200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A850 was brought out 3 years earlier than the H200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A850 grades against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 provides external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A850 compared to the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and H200 is 54 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and H200.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A850 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will give you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.