Sony H200 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The H200 was released 5 months after the RX100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the H200 scores against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 provides physical 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the H200 and the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and RX100 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and RX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The H200 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder.