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Sony H200 vs Sony W620

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony H200 and Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was introduced 13 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H200 grades versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony W620

 H200 W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H200

 W620 H200 

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony W620

 H200 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H200 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony H200 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the H200 and the W620.

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and W620 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and W620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer H200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H200
Portrait photography with Sony W620
37
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (530g)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony W620
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H200
Landscape photography with Sony W620
40
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (530g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony H200 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech ClearPhoto LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530g (1.17 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 220 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $102