Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The H200 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H200 grades versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H200 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H200 and the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and RX100 VI is 67 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The H200 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged H200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.