Sony H200 vs Sony QX30

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony H200 versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was revealed 20 months prior to the QX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the H200 scores versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony H200 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the H200 compared to the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and QX30 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and QX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older H200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.