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Sony H200 vs Sony TF1

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony H200 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H200 was announced 5 months before the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H200 grades against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony TF1

 H200 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony H200

 TF1 H200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony TF1

 H200 TF1 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H200 has external 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the H200 versus the TF1.

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and TF1 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
37
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (530 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than others (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather sealing
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (530 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Sony H200 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 grams (1.17 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $266