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Sony H200 vs Sony S930

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony H200 vs Sony S930, one is 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 resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H200 was revealed 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the H200 scores against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony S930

 H200 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H200

 S930 H200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony S930

 H200 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H200 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the H200 vs the S930.

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H200 and S930 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H200 and S930.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer H200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H200
Portrait photography with Sony S930
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H200
Travel photography with Sony S930
53
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (530g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with Sony S930
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (530g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony H200 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $219