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Sony H200 vs Sony T900

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony H200 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sony H200 versus Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H200 was released 3 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H200 matches up versus the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony T900

 H200 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony H200

 T900 H200 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony T900

 H200 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H200 features exterior 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 T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony H200 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the H200 vs the T900.

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and T900 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and T900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern H200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H200
Street photography with Sony T900
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (530g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (530g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (530 grams)
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Sony H200 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $300