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Sony H200 vs Sony TX55

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony H200 versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was unveiled 18 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H200 matches up against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony TX55

 H200 TX55 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony H200

 TX55 H200 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony TX55

 H200 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H200 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H200 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the H200 and the TX55.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and TX55 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher H200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (530g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony TX55
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
53
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
good battery life (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H200
Vlogging with Sony TX55
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (530g)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-07-24
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530g (1.17 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $350