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Sony H200 vs Sony QX10

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony H200 vs Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H200 was released 7 months before the QX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H200 grades versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony QX10

 H200 QX10 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony H200

 QX10 H200 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony QX10

 H200 QX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H200 features physical measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the H200 and the QX10.

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and QX10 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older H200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (530g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (530g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (530g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Sony H200 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
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 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $250