Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H200 was manufactured 5 months prior to the RX100 II and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the H200 matches up versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 has outside measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the H200 compared to the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and RX100 II is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and RX100 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The H200 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier.