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Sony QX1 vs Sony H200

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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
  • Released January 2013
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Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Sony QX1 versus Sony H200, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close but the QX1 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The QX1 was manufactured 21 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the QX1 matches up versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony H200

 QX1 H200 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony QX1

 H200 QX1 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony H200

 QX1 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 provides external dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX1 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the QX1 vs the H200.

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and H200.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The QX1 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern QX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
66
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (216g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (530g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 shots)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony H200
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Lens-style SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 216g (0.48 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-FW50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $250