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Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony H200 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H200 was introduced 6 months after the HX20V which means that 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 HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H200 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony HX20V

 H200 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony H200

 HX20V H200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony HX20V

 H200 HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Sony H200 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the H200 vs the HX20V.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
37
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H200
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony HX20V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530g (1.17 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 shots
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
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
Launch cost $250 $397