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Sony H200 vs Sony W610

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony W610 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony W610

 H200 W610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony H200

 W610 H200 

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony W610

 H200 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (530 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony W610
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (530g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (530g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Sony H200 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-633mm (26.4x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 20cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology ClearPhoto LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530 gr (1.17 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $200