Sony H200 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony H200 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty close but the H200 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The H200 was announced 5 months earlier than the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the H200 scores versus the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Sony H200 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H200 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and RX1R is 67 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The H200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.