Sony NEX-7 vs Sony H200

Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony H200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-7 was revealed 13 months before the H200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-7 grades vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 features outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-7 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-7 vs the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and H200 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and H200.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.