Sony H200 vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony H200 and Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the H200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The H200 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the H200 grades against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 has got external 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 HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Sony H200 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the H200 versus the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and HX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and HX5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H200 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will offer greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent H200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.