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Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony H200 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H200 was manufactured 11 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H200 scores versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony HX10V

 H200 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony H200

 HX10V H200 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony HX10V

 H200 HX10V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the H200 versus the HX10V.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger H200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H200
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H200
Street photography with Sony HX10V
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (530g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography information
Sony HX10V Travel photography information
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (530g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony HX10V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 gr (1.17 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 320 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $616