Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H200

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was introduced 3 years prior to the H200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5 matches up vs the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.