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Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H200 was revealed 9 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H200 grades against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony HX200V

 H200 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony H200

 HX200V H200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony HX200V

 H200 HX200V 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the H200 and the HX200V.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and HX200V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer H200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
37
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
53
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 shots 450 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $480