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Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a extended review of the Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was released 12 months later than the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the H200 grades vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony TX200V

 H200 TX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H200

 TX200V H200 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony TX200V

 H200 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H200 vs the TX200V.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and TX200V is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher H200 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H200
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
offers focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H200
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 20cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530g (1.17 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $500