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Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony H200 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H200 was brought out 3 months prior to the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the H200 grades against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony HX50V

 H200 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony H200

 HX50V H200 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony HX50V

 H200 HX50V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H200 comes with outside measurements 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H200 and the HX50V.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and HX50V.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (530 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (530g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 2920 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 530 grams (1.17 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $439