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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was launched 15 months before the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NEX-5N scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony H200

 NEX-5N H200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony NEX-5N

 H200 NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2011More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony H200

 NEX-5N H200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N vs the H200.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and H200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older NEX-5N will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
Portrait photography with Sony H200
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
71
good battery power (460 CIPA)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
Sony H200 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony H200
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-10-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NPFW50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $250