Sony H200 vs Sony RX1

The following is a thorough review of the Sony H200 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively similar but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The H200 was announced about the same time to the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the H200 matches up versus the RX1 with respect to 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-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Sony H200 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the H200 vs the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and RX1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and RX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H200 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.