Sony H200 vs Sony RX1
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Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony RX1
H200 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony H200
RX1 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony RX1
H200 | RX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H200 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-633mm (26.4x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus range | 20cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | ClearPhoto LCD display | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 530 gr (1.17 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $2,798 |