Sony a5100 vs Sony H200

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony a5100 vs Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the a5100 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The a5100 was launched 20 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the a5100 scores against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5100 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the a5100 and the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and H200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony a5100 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher a5100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.