Sony H200 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony H200 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was brought out 18 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the H200 grades against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 comes with outside dimensions 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Sony H200 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the H200 versus the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and HX7V is 67 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and HX7V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer H200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.