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Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 III
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Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The H200 was released 5 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H200 scores vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony RX10 IV

 H200 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony H200

 RX10 IV H200 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2013Fresher by 56 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony RX10 IV

 H200 RX10 IV 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H200 features physical measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the H200 compared to the RX10 IV.

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The H200 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older H200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography features
Sony RX10 IV Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
heavier than competition (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
76
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (1,095 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,095 grams)
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Sony H200 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2017-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 20cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 gr (1.17 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 400 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots One One
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