Sony H200 vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony H200 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was announced 3 years before the HX90V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the H200 matches up versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the H200 vs the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older H200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.