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Sony H200 vs Sony S2100

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony H200 versus Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H200 was introduced 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the H200 matches up against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony S2100

 H200 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony H200

 S2100 H200 

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony S2100

 H200 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H200 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony H200 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the H200 against the S2100.

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and S2100 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and S2100.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent H200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Sony H200 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $0