Sony H200 vs Sony S2100

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.