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Sony H200 vs Sony W350

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony H200 versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H200 was revealed 3 years after the W350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H200 scores against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony W350

 H200 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony H200

 W350 H200 

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony W350

 H200 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 features 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) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H200 compared to the W350.

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and W350 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and W350.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer H200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H200
Portrait photography with Sony W350
37
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H200
Street photography with Sony W350
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (530g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H200 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (530g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Sony H200 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 2920 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 20cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech ClearPhoto LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (1.17 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $200