Sony H200 vs Sony HX50V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

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.

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

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.