Sony H200 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony H200 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The H200 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H200 grades vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H200 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H200 against the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and RX100 VII is 67 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and RX100 VII.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The H200 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged H200 will be behind in sensor innovation.