Sony a5000 vs Sony H200

Here, we are analyzing the Sony a5000 versus Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very well matched but the a5000 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The a5000 was announced 13 months later than the H200 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the a5000 scores versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5000 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the a5000 versus the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5000 and H200.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The a5000 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher a5000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.