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Sony H200 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony H200 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was announced 11 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the H200 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony H90

 H200 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony H200

 H90 H200 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony H90

 H200 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Sony H200 vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the H200 compared to the H90.

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent H200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H200
Street photography with Sony H90
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Sony H200 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony H90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology ClearPhoto LCD display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 gr (1.17 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 290 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $230