Sony H200 vs Sony TX7
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony H200 vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Sony H200 and Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the H200 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H200 was introduced 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H200 matches up versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H200 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony TX7
H200 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony H200
TX7 | H200 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony TX7
H200 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony H200 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sony H200 and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H200 vs the TX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and TX7 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Sony H200 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and TX7.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher H200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-633mm (26.4x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | ClearPhoto LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 530 gr (1.17 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
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, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $300 |