Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
- Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony H200 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very comparable but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe H200 was launched 16 months earlier than the RX100 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H200 grades versus the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony RX100 III
H200 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony H200
RX100 III | H200 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony RX100 III
H200 | RX100 III | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 enjoys exterior 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Look at the Sony H200 and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H200 and the RX100 III.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and RX100 III is 67 and 89 respectively.
Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and RX100 III.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The H200 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The older H200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-633mm (26.4x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | ClearPhoto LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 530g (1.17 lbs) | 290g (0.64 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $250 | $748 |