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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 16 months before the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony H200

 NEX-C3 H200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony NEX-C3

 H200 NEX-C3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony H200

 NEX-C3 H200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the H200.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and H200.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H200 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
Travel photography with Sony H200
71
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (530 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (530g)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony H200
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 20cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 225g (0.50 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NPFW50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $343 $250