Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a in-depth review of the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The H200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the H200 matches up against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the H200 vs the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and RX100 IV is 67 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The H200 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The older H200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.