Sony H200 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony H200 versus Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H200 was released 13 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H200 grades vs the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H200 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the H200 vs the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and W610 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern H200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.