Sony H200 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H200 and Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H200 was launched 11 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the H200 grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 offers exterior 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony H200 and Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H200 versus the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H200 and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H200 and W690.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger H200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.