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Sony H200 vs Sony HX300

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony H200 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H200 was unveiled at a similar time to the HX300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H200 scores versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony HX300

 H200 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony H200

 HX300 H200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony HX300

 H200 HX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H200 versus the HX300.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and HX300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
37
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography features
Sony HX300 Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (530g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging details
Sony HX300 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (530g)
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (623g)
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony HX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 2920 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 20cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530g (1.17 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer 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 -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $339