Sony H200 vs Sony H300

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony H200 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H200 was revealed 13 months earlier than the H300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H200 scores against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony H200 offers outer 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) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the H200 against the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and H300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged H200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.