Sony a1 vs Sony H200

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony a1 and Sony H200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and H200 (20MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The a1 was introduced 8 years later than the H200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the a1 matches up versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony a1 offers outside measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the a1 vs the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and H200 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and H200.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The a1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern a1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.